Zekeriya
Zekeriya is a Muslim boy name meaning “God has remembered (Zechariah)”.
| Meaning | God has remembered (Zechariah) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Zakariyya |
| Arabic spelling | زكريا |
| Pronunciation | zeh-keh-REE-yah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zekeriya
Zekeriya is the Turkish form of Zakariyyā, the prophet who was the guardian of Maryam and the father of the Prophet Yahya. Turkish vowel harmony turns the a sounds into e. The name comes from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'God has remembered', which fits his story of prayer answered in old age.
Is Zekeriya a Muslim name?
Yes. Zekeriya is the Turkish form of the Quranic prophet Zakariyya.
Is Zekeriya in the Quran?
The Quran begins his story: 'A mention of the mercy of your Lord to His servant Zakariyya' (Quran 19:2).
Where is the name Zekeriya used?
Common in Turkey and among Bosnian and Turkish Muslims in the Balkans.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zekeriya mean?
Zekeriya means 'God has remembered (Zechariah)'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Zakariyya.
Is Zekeriya a Muslim name?
Yes. Zekeriya is the Turkish form of the Quranic prophet Zakariyya.
How do you write Zekeriya in Arabic?
Zekeriya is written زكريا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zekeriya?
Zekeriya is pronounced zeh-keh-REE-yah.
Is Zekeriya mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran begins his story: 'A mention of the mercy of your Lord to His servant Zakariyya' (Quran 19:2).