Zahar

Meaning of Zahar

Zahar, a masculine name of Semitic origin, derives from the Hebrew Zechariah—through the Greek Zacharias—and finds its Slavic expression in the Russian Захар (pronounced za-HAR, /zɐˈxar/). Historically rooted in the phrase “Yahweh has remembered,” it conveys a sense of enduring remembrance that, in Latin-inflected terms, resonates with the concept of memoria, evoking a quiet beacon of ancestral promise. Although relatively uncommon in the United States—where annual occurrences have ranged from five to twelve newborns over the past decade and its Social Security ranking has fluctuated modestly between 898th and 933rd, most recently positioned at 914th in 2024—Zahar’s steady presence reflects a measured preference for distinctive biblical variants. With scholarly associations to the prophet Zechariah lending it an analytical depth, the name appeals to those who seek a richly textured balance between ancient tradition and contemporary individuality.

Pronunciation

Russian

• Pronunced as za-HAR (/zɐˈxar/)

• Zane
• Zahir
• Zayn