Zakariya
Zakariya is a male given name used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities. It is the Arabic form of Zechariah (Zacharias) and is common across the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and other regions influenced by Arabic or Islamic culture. The name is often interpreted as meaning “God has remembered” or “God remembers,” reflecting its Hebrew origins.
In Islamic tradition, Zakariya refers to the Prophet Zechariah, a pious priest and guardian of the temple
Notable historical figures bearing the name include Abu Bakr Zakariya al-Razi (c. 865–925 CE), better known as
As a given name, Zakariya has multiple spellings, including Zakaria, Zakariyya, and Zakariya, and remains widely