Zachariah

/ˌzækəˈraɪə/ noun

Definition

A biblical name and book of the Old Testament, meaning 'the Lord has remembered' in Hebrew.

Etymology

From Hebrew 'Zekharyahu,' composed of 'zekhar' (remember) and 'Yahu' (referring to God). The name appears in Jewish and Christian scripture and has been used throughout history by many cultures.

Kelly Says

Zachariah is one of the few biblical names where the meaning is a complete sentence—it's not just calling someone 'remembering' but specifically 'the Lord remembered you.'

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