Zak

/zæk/ noun

Definition

A name (typically a variant spelling of Zack or Zacharias), or in some contexts a sack or bag.

Etymology

As a name, from Hebrew 'Zechariah' meaning 'God remembers.' As a common noun in some dialects, from Old English 'sæc' meaning 'bag' or 'sack.'

Kelly Says

The name Zak has ancient roots meaning 'God remembers,' but in modern slang it's sometimes just a shortened cool-sounding name—showing how ancient sacred meanings can become casual nicknames!

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