Origin and Meaning of Zacheriah

The Lord has remembered

Origin: Hebrew - Derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), which combines the elements 'zakar' meaning 'to remember' and 'Yah,' referring to God.

• Zacheriah is a biblical name, appearing in both the Old Testament and in post-biblical texts, associated with various figures, including prophets.
• The name is popular among Jewish communities and is used in various forms across cultures, notably as Zechariah, Zachariah, and Zechariah.
• Notable bearers of the name include Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist in the New Testament, and several figures in the Hebrew Bible.
• While less common in contemporary names lists, variants like Zach and Zachary have remained popular in recent decades, indicating a trend toward shorter forms.
• Variations of Zacheriah include Zachary (English), Zacharias (Latin), and its feminine form, Zecharia, which is often used to honor the biblical figures.