Zakkary
Meaning of Zakkary
Zakkary is a masculine given name that crystallizes centuries of linguistic evolution—originating in the Hebrew Zechariah, “YHWH has remembered,” passing through the Greek Zacharias and into the medieval Latin Zacharias, before reemerging in its contemporary form. In English it is typically rendered as zuh-KAIR-ee (/zəˈkɑri/ or /zəˈkeəri/), its distinctive double “k” evoking the solidity of twin pillars in Roman inscriptions. Analytically, Zakkary reflects both reverence for its biblical antecedent—the prophet Zechariah whose visions are chronicled in the Old Testament—and a modern impulse toward individual expression, achieved through its unconventional spelling. In the United States, its annual rank has fluctuated between the high 600s in the early 1990s and 919 in 2024, underscoring a subtle ebb and flow that speaks to its rare but persistent appeal. Steeped in Latin‐Christian tradition yet refracted through a contemporary lens, Zakkary offers parents a name that balances scholarly gravitas with a quietly bold aesthetic.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as zuh-KAIR-ee (/zəˈkɑri/)
British English
- Pronunced as zuh-KAIR-ee (/zəˈkeəri/)
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