Zechariahs

Zechariahs is the plural form of Zechariah, a given name of Hebrew origin used in Jewish and Christian contexts. The name derives from Zekharyah, meaning “Yahweh has remembered.” Variants include Zacharias, Zachariah, Zachary, and various transliterations in Greek and Latin.

In the Hebrew Bible, several individuals are named Zechariah: the prophet Zechariah, author of the Book of Zechariah; Zechariah, the son of Jehoiada, a priest who was executed by King Joash; Zechariah the son of Iddo, a minor prophet who prophesied with Haggai (Ezra 5:1; 6:14); and Zechariah, a king of the northern kingdom of Israel mentioned in 2 Kings 14:29.

In the New Testament, Zechariah is the name of the father of John the Baptist, a priest of the division of Abijah (Luke 1:5-25, 57-80). The name appears in various Christian traditions and liturgical texts, often rendered as Zacharias or Zachariah in different translations.

Modern usage of the form Zechariah (and its variants) is common in Jewish and Christian communities and has been adopted in various languages around the world. While primarily a given name, Zechariahs can also appear as a surname in some cases, though this is less common. The name’s biblical associations have contributed to its continued use in religious and secular contexts alike.