Zecharya (Zechariah): Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Yahweh remembers
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
zekh-ar-YAH

Zecharya (Zechariah) is a Hebrew boy's name meaning “Yahweh remembers”. It appears in our list of 200+ Hebrew Baby Boy Names — Strong, Ancient, and Rich With Meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Zecharya (Zechariah)

Meaning: Yahweh remembers.

Origin: Hebrew.

How to Pronounce Zecharya (Zechariah)

zekh-ar-YAHIPA /zɛxɑːrˈjɑː/

Popularity of Zecharya (Zechariah)

Zecharya (Zechariah) doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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