"God has remembered"
Zacarias
Pronunciation: [ z-ahk-ahr-EE-uhz ]
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A prophetic Hebrew name meaning God has remembered
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Meaning & Origin
"remembered by YHWH"
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Zacarias is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Zechariah, derived from the Hebrew Zekharyah meaning YHWH has remembered or God has remembered. The name combines the Hebrew zakar (to remember) and Yah (a name of God). In the Hebrew Bible, Zechariah was a major prophet who wrote the Book of Zechariah, which contains many messianic prophecies.
Zacarias has been a steady presence in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries for centuries due to strong Catholic and evangelical biblical naming traditions. The name appears in both Old and New Testaments, giving it cross-denominational appeal.
In the New Testament, Zacharias (Zacarias) is the father of John the Baptist, who received the angel Gabriel's announcement of his son's birth. This New Testament connection makes Zacarias especially beloved in Catholic Latin American communities. The prophet Zechariah's writings are also significant in Jewish tradition.
Historical Record
Zacarias first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,047 babies have been named Zacarias in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zacarias is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #2,916 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The name Zechariah/Zacharias appears in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible
- Zakariya is one of the 25 prophets mentioned in the Quran
- The Book of Zechariah contains more messianic prophecies than any other Old Testament prophetic book except Isaiah
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Zacharias (father of John the Baptist)
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Priest in the New Testament who received the angel Gabriel's announcement of his son John the Baptist
Zechariah the Prophet
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Hebrew prophet who wrote the Book of Zechariah, containing major messianic prophecies
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #2,916
- Total SSA Count
- 43
- Cultural Origins
- Spanish Portuguese Latin American Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Zacarias
Zacarias is a boy name with Spanish, Portuguese, Latin American, and Hebrew origins . The name means "God has remembered" in Hebrew .
Zacarias is currently ranked #2,916 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Zacarias has 4 syllables and is pronounced z-ahk-ahr-EE-uhz, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Zacarias include Zac, Carias, and Zachi. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Zacarias include Zacari . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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