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Name Origin

Zakariyya is an Arabic masculine given name meaning 'God has remembered' or 'God has remembered him.' It derives from the Arabic root 'zakara,' meaning 'to remember.' In Islam, Zakariyya (Zacharias in the Bible) is a revered prophet known for his piety and the miracle of his son John the Baptist's birth.

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Famous People

Zakariyya al- Ansari (1507-1582)

Scholar and Sufi mystic

  • Known for his commentary on the Quran and Islamic mysticism
  • Established a significant Sufi order in Egypt