ذاكرة

Zakira

girlArabic, South Asian / Turkic pronunciation

Zakira is a Muslim girl name meaning “One who remembers God”.

MeaningOne who remembers God
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, South Asian / Turkic pronunciation
Arabic spellingذاكرة
PronunciationZAH-ki-rah
Arabic rootذ ك ر (dh-k-r) — to remember, to mention
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Zakira

Zakira is the form of Dhākira used where the Arabic dh is pronounced z, as in Urdu, Persian, Turkish and Central Asian languages. It is the feminine of Dhākir, one who remembers and praises God often. The Quran praises 'the men and women who remember Allah much'.

Is Zakira a Muslim name?

Yes. Zakira is a Muslim name, a regional pronunciation of the Arabic Dhakira, meaning one who remembers God.

Is Zakira in the Quran?

'The men who remember Allah often and the women who remember (al-dhākirāt)' (Quran 33:35).

Where is the name Zakira used?

Used in Pakistan, India, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.

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Spellings and variants of Zakira

DhakiraZakirahZokiraThakira

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zakira mean?

Zakira means 'One who remembers God'. It comes from Arabic, South Asian / Turkic pronunciation.

Is Zakira a Muslim name?

Yes. Zakira is a Muslim name, a regional pronunciation of the Arabic Dhakira, meaning one who remembers God.

How do you write Zakira in Arabic?

Zakira is written ذاكرة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Zakira?

Zakira is pronounced ZAH-ki-rah.

Is Zakira mentioned in the Quran?

'The men who remember Allah often and the women who remember (al-dhākirāt)' (Quran 33:35).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.