Zachariah
Meaning of Zachariah
Zachariah (zak-uh-RYE-uh) is the kind of name that feels like a well-worn leather journal—rich with history yet ready for fresh adventures. Rooted in the Hebrew “Zekharyah,” it means “the Lord has remembered,” a promise-laden phrase that has echoed from the Old Testament prophet to the steadfast priest who became father to John the Baptist. Over the centuries, English speakers polished the spelling, and today it nestles comfortably in the sweet spot between classic and uncommon: familiar enough to shorten to breezy “Zach” at soccer practice, but distinctive enough to stand out on a college diploma. Its U.S. popularity has see-sawed from a spirited climb in the ’90s to a relaxed mid-chart groove today, making it a perfect choice for parents who like their names time-honored yet not tired. Picture a little Zachariah splashing through puddles with the same gusto that his name once splashed across biblical scrolls—proof that some things never go out of style, they just find new mud to stomp in.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as zak-uh-RYE-uh (/zækəˈraɪ.ə/)
American English
- Pronunced as zak-uh-RYE-uh (/zækəˈraɪə/)
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Notable People Named Zachariah
| Zachariah Chandler was a founding member of the Republican Party, a committed abolitionist, and served as mayor of Detroit, a senator from Michigan, and Secretary of the Interior. |
| Zachariah Josiahno Sumanti is an Indonesian badminton player. |
| Zachariah Mudge was an English clergyman renowned for his sermons and deist or Platonist views. |
| Zachariah Cicott was a French-Canadian trader celebrated as the first white settler to permanently reside in Warren County, Indiana. |
| Zachariah J. Loussac - Zachariah Joshua "Zack" Loussac served as the Mayor of Anchorage from 1948 to 1951. |
