Zach

/zæk/ noun

Definition

A masculine given name, typically short for Zachary or Zachariah.

Etymology

Hebrew 'Zechariah' meaning 'God remembers' or 'Yahweh has remembered', via Greek 'Zacharias' and Latin. The shortened form 'Zach' became popular as a casual nickname in English-speaking countries.

Kelly Says

Names beginning with 'Z' are relatively rare in English, making Zach stand out. The Hebrew meaning 'God remembers' carries profound theological weight - suggesting divine memory and faithfulness across generations.

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