Zakariya Meaning in English

Zakariya (زَكَرِيَّا) is an Islamic boy name. In English, its meaning is "Prophet Zechariah; remembered by God". Discover its Arabic origin, pronunciation and full translations in 15 languages.

Zakariya name meaning in English

Written زَكَرِيَّا in Arabic, the name Zakariya is understood in English as "Prophet Zechariah; remembered by God". English uses a different script from Arabic, so the name is transliterated by sound.

Across the English-speaking Muslim community, Zakariya is chosen as a boy's name for exactly this meaning — "Prophet Zechariah; remembered by God" in English.

NameZakariya
Arabicزَكَرِيَّا
Meaning in EnglishProphet Zechariah; remembered by God
Meaning in EnglishProphet Zechariah; remembered by God
GenderMuslim boy name

Zakariya in other Muslim languages

The same name is used by Muslim families worldwide. Here is how the meaning of Zakariya is expressed in other major languages.

Arabicاسم نبي الله زكريا، الذكر الطيب
Urduحضرت زکریاؑ
Pashtoد حضرت زکریا نوم
Dariنام حضرت زکریا
Farsiنام پیامبر زکریا
Hindiपैगंबर ज़करिया
Bengaliনবী যাকারিয়া
Teluguప్రవక్త జకరియ్యా
Tamilஇறைத்தூதர் ஜகரிய்யா
Punjabiਪੈਗ਼ੰਬਰ ਜ਼ਕਰੀਆ
Sindhiحضرت زڪريا عليه السلام
Balochiحضرت زکریاءِ نام
TurkishHz. Zekeriya
MalayNabi Zakariya

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of Zakariya in English?

In English, Zakariya (زَكَرِيَّا) means "Prophet Zechariah; remembered by God".

Is Zakariya an Islamic name?

Yes — Zakariya is an authentic Islamic boy name of Arabic origin meaning "Prophet Zechariah; remembered by God".