From Modern American

Zakariya is a Arabic name that means God is my judge It is a popular name in many Muslim countries, including Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh The name is derived from the Arabic word Zakar, which means to remember or to mention In Islamic tradition, Zakariya is the name of a prophet who was the father of John the Baptist The name is also associated with the angel Gabriel, who is known as Jibril in Arabic In some cultures, the name Zakariya is given to children born on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Ramadan The name is often spelled differently in different countries, such as Zakaria in Indonesia and Zekaria in Turkey Zakariya is a unisex name, but it is more commonly given to boys The name has been popularized in the Western world by celebrities such as Zak Penn, an American screenwriter and film director In some African cultures, the name Zakariya is associated with the sun and is given to children born during the daytime The name has a strong, masculine sound and is often associated with strength and leadership. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓