zakar

Zakar is a term that may refer to linguistic roots in Semitic languages as well as to personal names and, less commonly, place names. The exact meaning and usage depend on language and context, and transliteration into Latin script can produce various forms.

In Hebrew, the root ז-כ-ר (z-k-r) yields forms such as zachar, which denotes masculine gender or male. In Arabic, words derived from the triliteral root ز-ك-ر (z-k-r) relate to memory, mention, or related actions. Transliteration into English can yield forms like zakar, depending on the system used. Because transliteration varies, the same root may appear as different spellings in English-language texts.

Onomastics: Zakar is used as a given name and as a surname in multiple cultures. When used as a personal name, its meaning is often inferred from the underlying root and may be associated with concepts such as remembrance or masculinity, rather than pointing to a single, fixed origin.

Notable uses of the term are diverse and may include individuals who bear the surname Zakar or who are referred to by that name in cultural, historical, or fictional contexts. The term does not denote a single widely recognized concept beyond its linguistic and naming uses.

See also: Zachary, Zakhar, Zakhary.