Zacchaeus
Meaning of Zacchaeus
Zacchaeus is a male name with biblical origins. It comes from the Greek name "Zakkaios," meaning "pure" or "righteous." In the Bible, Zacchaeus was a tax collector who had a life-changing encounter with Jesus. This name has both American English and British English pronunciations, pronounced as zuh-KEE-us (/zəˈkiːəs/). It can also be spelled as Zaccheus. Over the years, the popularity of the name Zacchaeus in the United States has fluctuated, but it remains a unique choice for parents seeking a meaningful and distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as zuh-KEE-us (/zəˈki:əs/)
American English
- Pronunced as zuh-KEE-us (/zəˈkiːəs/)
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Notable People Named Zacchaeus
| Professor Zacchaeus Adangor (SAN) is a Nigerian politician, Attorney General of Rivers State, and a renowned Professor of Constitutional Law and Natural Resources at Rivers State University. |
| Mgr. Zacchaeus Okoth is a retired Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kisumu in Kenya. |
| Zacchaeus Chesoni, a prominent figure in Kenyan law and politics, served as Chief Justice of Kenya and chairman of the Electoral Commission. |
