Zakir
Meaning of Zakir
The name Zakir is a male given name of Arabic origin, pronounced as za-KEER (/zaˈkiːr/). It carries the beautiful meaning of "one who remembers" or "one who recites," often associated with individuals who are thoughtful and reflective. Variations of the name include Zakari and Zakaria. In the United States, the popularity of the name Zakir has seen fluctuations over the years, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 37 newborns annually since 1990. Despite its relatively modest usage, Zakir remains a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with spiritual and cultural significance.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as za-KEER (/zaˈkiːr/)
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Notable People Named Zakir
| Zakir Naik - Zakir Abdul Karim Naik is an Indian Islamic public orator and the founder of the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) and Peace TV, known for his focus on comparative religion. |
| Zakir Husain - Zakir Hussain Khan was an Indian educationist and politician who served as the third president of India from 1967 until his death in 1969. |
| Ustad Zakir Hussain is a renowned Indian tabla player, composer, percussionist, music producer, and film actor, widely regarded as one of the greatest tabla players in history. |
| Zakir Khan is an Indian comedian, poet, and actor known for winning Comedy Central and starring in standup specials like Haq Se Single and Kaksha Gyarvi. |
| Zakir Hasanov - Zakir Asker oghlu Hasanov is an Azerbaijani politician and colonel general serving as the Minister of Defence of Azerbaijan since 2013. |
| Zakir Hasan is a Bangladeshi cricketer known for playing for Sylhet Division and making his international debut for the Bangladesh cricket team in February 2018. |
| Zakir Husain was a Pakistani politician who held various high-ranking positions in the government, including governor of East Pakistan and Interior Minister of Pakistan. |
| Zakir Baghirov - Zakir Nariman oghlu Baghirov was an Azerbaijani statesman who held the position of Minister of Culture of the Azerbaijan SSR and served as a deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Azerbaijan SSR. |
| Zakir Ali is a former Indian politician and Member of Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh, representing the Loni constituency and affiliated with the Samajwadi Party. |
| Zakir Kathrada is a South African cricketer who made his first-class debut for Western Province in 2012. |
