Zackery
Gender
masculine
Origin
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Meaning & Etymology
Zackery is a variant of Zachary, which itself is derived from Zechariah, a theophoric masculine given name of Hebrew origin meaning "God/YHWH remembers". The name originates from the Hebrew root זכר, meaning to remember, and yah, one of the names of the God of Israel. Zechariah is the original transliteration used in the English translation of the Book of Zechariah, while Zachariah, with an 'A' instead of an 'E', is more commonly used. The name has religious significance and exists in numerous l...
Etymology
Original Form:
Zechariah (Hebrew: זְכַרְיָה)
Evolution:
The name evolved into Zachariah and Zacharias, with Zachary being a common English variant. The diminutive forms include Zach, Zac, Zack, Zackie, and Zak.
Source:
Hebrew root זכר (to remember) and yah (one of the names of the God of Israel)