Names That Mean Remembered
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Zachary
Hebrew
"the Lord has remembered"
Zachary, a Top 20 name throughout the 90s, is now sliding down the rankings though it remains in the Top 200. With its ancient roots and modern feel, it's easy to understand why Zachary has been such…
Zachariah
Hebrew, form of Zechariah
"the Lord has remembered"
This distinguished name still feels a bit ancient, but with the rise of such former graybeards as Jeremiah and Elijah, it also sounds child-friendly again, as does the Latin-Greek form Zacharias.…
Zechariah
Hebrew
"the Lord has remembered"
Zechariah is actually the original Biblical form of the name more often found these days as Zachariah, probably because of the popularity of Zachary. People are going to have trouble getting…
Zakk
Hebrew, Short form of Zachary
"the Lord has remembered"
Zakk is an ekstra-kinetic spelling of a short form that's more and more often standing on its own, also as Zac, Zak, Zach, and Zack. This version is largely associated with musician Zakk Wylde.
Riah
Short form of Zachariah, Hebrew
"The Lord has remembered"
If you think there are too many Zachs around, you can use this historic nickname for Zachariah instead, though it does have a somewhat feminine feel.
Sakarias
Finnish variation of Zacharias, Greek
"the Lord has remembered"
Commonly shortened to Sakari, which may have broader appeal.
Sakari
Variation of Sakarias, Finnish
"the Lord has remembered"
Technically speaking, Sakari is the Finnish version of Zachary, with the emphasis on the first syllable. In practice, it's a modern American unisex name, pronounced sah-KAR-ee.
Zakius
Variation of Zaccheus, Hebrew
"the Lord has remembered"
Modern respelling of Zaccheus inspired by social media sensation Zakius Boquet, aka @zakiusthegreat.
Zakhar
Russian variation of Zechariah, Hebrew
"the lord has remembered"
Zakhar would make a fresh way to honor a Zachary, particularly if you have Russian heritage.
Zac
Diminutive of Zachariah/Zachary
"the Lord has remembered"
A popular nickname that, over the past few decades, has acquired enough standing to work on its own, a la earlier equivalents such as Jack and Max; an alternative to Zach/Zack. Actor/singer Zac…
Sakari
Variation of Sakarias, Finnish
"the Lord has remembered"
The Finnish equivalent to Zachary.
Zak
Diminutive of Zachary, Hebrew
"the Lord has remembered"
This zippy short form of Zachary is more and more often standing on its own -- sometimes as Zac, Zach, Zack, or even Zakk -- but this simple-yet-straightforward version may be the very best.
Zacharias
Greek form of Hebrew Zachariah
"the Lord has remembered"
One of several more venerable names that get to the nickname Zack if you're tired of Zachary. In the New Testament, Zacharias was the husband of Elizabeth and father of John the Baptist.
