Male Name
Zakchaios
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
purity
virtues
Writing Systems
ΖακχαῖοςAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
32/100
Meaning & Etymology
Zakchaios is a form of the name Zacchaeus, as used in the Greek New Testament. The name Zacchaeus itself is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'pure' or 'innocent'. In the New Testament, Zacchaeus was a chief tax collector who became a follower of Jesus, known for his story of repentance and generosity.
Etymology
Original Form:
Zacchaeus
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Hebrew 'Zakkai' to the Greek 'Zakchaios' in the New Testament context.
Source:
Greek New Testament