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Zackary is an alternative spelling of Zachary, which is the English equivalent of the biblical name Zacharias. The meaning of the name can be translated from Old Hebrew as 'God has remembered' or 'God remembers'.
What does the name Zackary mean?
Zackary, as a variant of Zachary, has its roots in the biblical name Zacharias. Its meaning in Old Hebrew is 'God has remembered' or 'God remembers'. A prominent bearer of this name is American actor Zackary Arthur. Common short and pet forms include Zac, Zack, and Zacky. Additionally, there are English variants such as Zachery, Zackarie, Zackery, and Zechariah. International alternatives of Zachery or Zacharias include Sachar (Russian), Sacharja (Hebrew), Sakari (Finnish), Sakarias (Swedish), Zacarias (Spanish, Portuguese), Zaccaria (Italian), Zachariasz (Polish), Zacharie (French), Zaharije (Serbian), Zakaria, Zakariya, and Zakariyya (Arabic), as well as Zekeriya (Turkish).
Where does the name Zackary come from?
The name Zackary, like the variant Zacharias, is derived from the ancient Greek name Ζαχαριας, which goes back to the Hebrew name Sacharja (Hebrew zəkharjāh זְכַרְיָה) from the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh). This name belongs to the 'twelve minor prophets' and consists of the Old Hebrew elements zkr (זכר), meaning 'to remember, to think of, to commemorate', and jāh (יָה), which stands for 'JHWH/Yahweh (name of God)'. Thus, the meaning is 'Yahweh/God has remembered' or 'Yahweh/God remembers'.
How do you pronounce Zackary?
Zack-uh-ree
When is the name day of Zackary?
The most important name day for Zackary falls on September 23, when Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist, is honored.
Popularity
In Germany, Zackary is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2017, when it ranked 2,639th. Over the last ten years, Zackary has been given as a first name about 20 times, which places it 6,103rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,284th.
Nicknames & pet names
Zac / Zack / Zacky / Zacy
Similar first names
Famous people
- Zackary Bowman (American football player)
- Zackary Steffen (American soccer player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Zackary
What is the origin of the name Zackary?
The name Zackary is derived from the ancient Greek name Ζαχαριας and has its roots in the Hebrew name Sacharja. This name belongs to the twelve minor prophets of the Hebrew Bible and consists of the elements for 'to remember' and 'God'.
What does the name Zackary mean?
Zackary means 'God has remembered' or 'God remembers', based on its Hebrew etymology. The name expresses a deep spiritual connection.
How popular is the name Zackary?
Zackary is widespread in various countries and cultures. In the USA, it is gaining popularity, while in other regions it is known under different variants.