Zakhari

Boy Name #3,830 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Syllables

A powerful biblical name meaning God remembers

Hebrew Christian Eastern European Ethiopian

Traditional Strong Spiritual

Meaning & Origin

"God remembers"

Origin: Hebrew

Language: Hebrew

"the Lord recalled"

Origin: Biblical Hebrew

Language: English

The Story of Zakhari

Zakhari is a spelling variant of Zachary, derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah meaning God has remembered. In the Old Testament, Zechariah was a prophet; in the New Testament, Zacharias was the father of John the Baptist. The name has spread across cultures through Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, each adding their own spelling variations.

While Zachary has been a top-50 name in America for decades, the Zakhari spelling is a distinctive variant that appeals to parents who want the sound of Zachary with a more unique or culturally specific spelling, popular in Ethiopian, Greek, and Eastern European communities.

In Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity, Zakarias or Zakhari is a venerated name tied to the father of Saint John the Baptist. The name carries deep religious significance across multiple Christian traditions.

Fun Facts

There are over 30 different people named Zechariah in the Old Testament
The name Zechariah means God remembers — a powerful theological statement about divine faithfulness

Zakhari in Other Languages

Greek Zacharias

Arabic Zakariyya

Hebrew Zechariah

Russian Zakhar

Ethiopian Zekarias

Famous People Named Zakhari

Zachary Taylor

Politician

1784

12th President of the United States, military general known as Old Rough and Ready

Zechariah

Religious

Old Testament prophet and author of the Book of Zechariah; also the name of the father of John the Baptist in the New Te...

Old Testament prophet and author of the Book of Zechariah; also the name of the father of John the Baptist in the New Testament

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3
Popularity Rank: #3,830
Total SSA Count: 29
Cultural Origins: Hebrew Christian Eastern European Ethiopian
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: High

Alternative Spellings

Zakhi #3795

Common Nicknames

Zak Zach

Pairs Well With

Zakhari James Zakhari Emmanuel Zakhari David Zakhari Michael Zakhari Alexander

Sibling Names

Elijah Isaiah Micah Naomi Miriam

Also a Girl Name

Zakhari is also used as a girl name, ranked #45559.

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Similar Names

Zachariah Zackary Zacharias Zackery Zachery Zechariah Bakari Zakaria

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zakhari

What does the name Zakhari mean?

"God remembers" (from Hebrew). "the Lord recalled" (from Biblical Hebrew). Zakhari is a spelling variant of Zachary, derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah meaning God has remembered. In the Old Testament, Zechariah was a prophet; in the New Testament, Zacharias was the father of John the Baptist. The name has spread across cultures through Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, each adding their own spelling variations.

What is the origin of the name Zakhari?

Zakhari has Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, Christian, Eastern European, and Ethiopian origins. In Hebrew, it means "God remembers". In Biblical Hebrew, it means "the Lord recalled".

Is Zakhari a boy or girl name?

Zakhari is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3830. As a girl name, it is ranked #45559. Zakhari is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Zakhari?

Zakhari is currently ranked #3830 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Zakhari?

Common nicknames for Zakhari include Zak and Zach.

What are good middle names for Zakhari?

Popular middle name pairings include Zakhari James, Zakhari Emmanuel, Zakhari David, Zakhari Michael, and Zakhari Alexander.

What are good sibling names for Zakhari?

Names that pair well with Zakhari as siblings include Elijah, Isaiah, Micah, Naomi, and Miriam.

How many syllables does Zakhari have?

Zakhari has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.

Is Zakhari a common or rare name?

Zakhari is an uncommon name, ranked #3830 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Zakhari

Zakhari is a boy name with Hebrew, Christian, Eastern European, and Ethiopian origins . The name means "God remembers" in Hebrew .

Is Zakhari a boy or girl name? Zakhari is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,830 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #45,559. Zakhari is more commonly used as a boy name.

Zakhari is currently ranked #3,830 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

The name Zakhari has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.

Common nicknames for Zakhari include Zak and Zach. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Zakhari include Zakhi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.