Zacharias
Meaning of Zacharias
Zacharias is a male name with origins in multiple cultures. It is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning "God has remembered." The English pronunciation of Zacharias is pronounced as zuh-KAIR-ee-uhs (/zəˈkɑɪəs/), while the German pronunciation is pronounced as tsah-HAH-ree-uhs (/tzaˈhaːriəs/), and the Greek pronunciation is pronounced as zah-KAH-ree-uhs (/zaˈkarjas/). Variations of the name include Zachary and Zachariah. In the United States, Zacharias has been a relatively uncommon name in recent years, ranking around 3000 to 2000 in popularity. However, it has a rich history and carries associations of strength and faith due to its biblical origins.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as tsah-HAH-ree-uhs (/tzaˈhaːriəs/)
Greek
- Pronunced as zah-KAH-ree-uhs (/zaˈkarjas/)
English
- Pronunced as zuh-KAIR-ee-uhs (/zəˈkɑɪəs/)
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Notable People Named Zacharias
| Zacharias Janssen, a Dutch spectacle-maker from the 16th century, is often linked to the invention of the first optical telescope and compound microscope, although these attributions may have been made by his son. |
| Zacharias Richard Mahabane - Zaccheus Richard Mahabane, a South African politician and Methodist pastor, served as the President of the African National Congress during multiple terms in the 1920s and 1930s. |
| Zacharias Conrad von Uffenbach was a German scholar, bibliophile, and traveler known for his published travelogues. |
| Johann Martin Zacharias Dase was a German mental calculator known for his exceptional mathematical abilities. |
| Zacharias Hildebrandt was a renowned German organ builder, known for his dispute with Gottfried Silbermann and praised by J.S. Bach as the best organ builder of his time. |
