Zechariah
/Z-EH-HH-AA-R-IY-Y-AA/
The LORD remembers, from the Hebrew zakar (to remember) joined with Yah (the LORD). A prophetic and priestly biblical name, it bears the assurance that God holds His people in mind, naming the bearer as a living token of divine faithfulness and unforgotten covenant.
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Yes — Zechariah is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “The LORD remembers, from the Hebrew zakar (to remember) joined with Yah (the LORD). A prophetic and priestly biblical name, it bears the assurance that God holds His people in mind, naming the bearer as a living token of divine faithfulness and unforgotten covenant.”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Zechariah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "The LORD remembers, from the Hebrew zakar (to remember) joined with Yah (the LORD). A prophetic and priestly biblical name, it bears the assurance that God holds His people in mind, naming the bearer as a living token of divine faithfulness and unforgotten covenant." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Beyond its Jewish heritage, Zechariah is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among American, European, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Zechariah carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Zechariah look like?
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See Zechariah's baby portrait →What does Zechariah's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Zechariah resonates in either tradition.
Zechariah's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Zechariah's full reading →
Does Zechariah go with your family's names?
Zechariah breaks into 8 sounds: /Z-EH-HH-AA-R-IY-Y-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Zechariah sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Zechariah beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Zechariah — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Zechariah
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Zechariah
What does the name Zechariah mean?
Zechariah means "The LORD remembers, from the Hebrew zakar (to remember) joined with Yah (the LORD). A prophetic and priestly biblical name, it bears the assurance that God holds His people in mind, naming the bearer as a living token of divine faithfulness and unforgotten covenant.." It is a boy name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Zechariah a boy or girl name?
Zechariah is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Zechariah?
Zechariah is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish, Christian traditions, commonly among American, European, MiddleEastern families.
Is Zechariah a Jewish name?
Yes. Zechariah is a boy name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Zechariah mean in Hebrew?
Zechariah originates from Hebrew, where it means "The LORD remembers, from the Hebrew zakar (to remember) joined with Yah (the LORD). A prophetic and priestly biblical name, it bears the assurance that God holds His people in mind, naming the bearer as a living token of divine faithfulness and unforgotten covenant.."
What are common nicknames for Zechariah?
Common short forms of Zechariah include Zeci, Zech.
What is the numerology of Zechariah?
Zechariah has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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