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زكريا

A Quranic Baby Name for Boys

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  1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Zakariyya
  2. Detailed Meaning of Zakariyya
  3. Downloadable Pictures of the Baby Name Zakariyya in Six Arabic Writing Styles

1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Zakariyya

How to pronounce Zakariyya

Zoom + rUn + CUp + pRay + swEEt + YArn
or Zoom + mAn + CUp + pRay + mAn + YUmmy

Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable.
How to write Zakariyya in Arabicزكريا
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Alternate spellings of ZakariyyaZakaria Zakariaa Zakarya Zakariya Zakareeya Zakareeyaa Zachariah Zekeriyya Zekeriyyaa Zekereya Zekereyaa Zekereyya Zekereyyaa Zekeriya Zekeriyaa
All of the above spellings are acceptable for this name. You may also create your own spelling.

2. Detailed Meaning of Zakariyya

Zakariyya is a direct Quranic name for boys that refers to one of the prophets mentioned in the Quran. Zakariyya is mentioned seven times in the Quran and is mentioned as Zachariah in the Bible. He was the father of Prophet Yahya (John) and took care of Mary, mother of Prophet Isa/Jesus.

And thereupon her Lord accepted the girl-child (Mary) with goodly acceptance, and caused her to grow up in goodly growth, and placed her in the care of Zakariyya. Whenever Zakariyya visited her in the sanctuary, he found her provided with food. He would ask: “O Mary, whence came this unto thee?” She would answer: “It is from God; behold, God grants sustenance unto whom He wills, beyond all reckoning.” (Quran 3:37)

3. Pictures of the Muslim Baby Name Zakariyya Written in Arabic

Zakariyya written in print and handwriting script (Naskh)

The Muslim name Zakariyya written in naskh script
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