Zachariah

Zachariah is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It derives from the Hebrew name Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), meaning "Yahweh has remembered" or "the Lord remembers." The modern English spellings Zachariah and Zachary are common, while other transliterations include Zechariah, Zacharias, and Zakariya. In Arabic, Turkic and other languages the name appears as Zakariya, Zekeriya, or related forms.

In biblical and religious usage, the name is borne by several figures. Zechariah, the prophet associated with the Book of Zechariah, is traditionally dated to the post-exilic period. Zacharias (or Zechariah), the father of John the Baptist, appears in the Gospel of Luke. Zechariah, son of Jehoiada the priest, is mentioned in 2 Chronicles and is noted for his martyrdom at the temple.

In modern times, Zachariah is used across Jewish, Christian, and Muslim communities and appears in many languages, including English, Hebrew, Arabic, Turkish, and various Indian languages. It is typically used as a given name, and less commonly as a surname.

Notable figures bearing the name include the biblical Zechariah, the prophet; Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist; and contemporary individuals who use transliterations such as Zachariah, Zacharias, or Zakariya in various cultures.