Zaki
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- Name
- Zaki
- Gender
- Boy name
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The first name Zaki (زكيّ) is a masculine name that can be literally translated as "the Pure", "the Virtuous", "the Righteous", "the Pious", or "the one free from sin". Its roots lie in the Arabic language.
What does the name Zaki mean?
Zaki (زكيّ) is a masculine name whose literal meanings include "the Pure", "the Virtuous", "the Righteous", "the Pious", or "the free from sin". The name has Arabic origins and is derived from the Arabic word zakiy, which means "pure", "virtuous", and "righteous". Alternatively, it may also come from zaka, meaning "to be pure", "to be righteous", "to be free from sin", or "pious". The spelling aki represents a variant of Jacob and has its origins in Hebrew, where it means "the one who follows" or "the one who lags behind". Záki is a variation of the Hebrew name Zacharias and means "Yahweh has remembered". Other variants include Zake, Zakie, Zakiy, Zaqi, Zakia, Zakiya, and Zakiyya.
Where does the name Zaki come from?
The name Zaki has both Arabic and Hebrew roots and means among other things "the Pure" or "the free from sin". The Arabic
How do you pronounce Zaki?
The pronunciation of the name Zaki is clear and concise, consisting of two syllables. In German, it is usually pronounced as "Za-ki" [ˈzaːki]. The first syllable begins with an open, elongated "Za", which conveys a certain directness. The hard "k" in the second syllable creates a distinct pause. The light ending syllable "-ki" gives the name a certain lightness. Zaki thus appears modern, dynamic, and present – structured in form and clear in sound.
Popularity
In Germany, Zaki is a common first name and currently ranks 4,024th among the most popular male names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2020, when it reached 1,831st place. In the last ten years, Zaki has been given as a first name about 80 times, placing it 2,696th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,946th.
Famous people
- Ahmed Zaki Abu Shadi (Egyptian poet)
- Eslam Mohamed Zaki Sarhan (Egyptian footballer)
- Zaki Al-Arsuzi (philosopher from Syria)
- Zaki Badawi (scholar from Egypt)
- Zaki Ibragimov (football player from Russia)
- Zaki Naguib Mahmoud (Egyptian philosopher)
- Zaki Nassif (Lebanese musician)
- Zaki Osman (Egyptian footballer)
- Zaki Rostom (Egyptian actor)
- Zaki Tammaoui (German football player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Zaki
What does the name Zaki mean?
Zaki means 'the Pure', 'the Virtuous', or 'the Pious' and has Arabic origins. It is derived from the word zakiy, which describes purity and righteousness.
Where does the name Zaki come from?
The name Zaki has both Arabic and Hebrew roots and is used in various languages such as Arabic, Greek, and Slovenian.
How popular is the name Zaki?
Zaki is increasingly popular in many cultures, especially in Arabic-speaking countries. In recent years, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world.