Zakira means “one who remembers”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh.
- Zakira is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Zakira mean?
Literal meaning
Zakira is a girl's name used in Kazakh. It means “one who remembers”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Zakira in Kazakh
What does Zakira mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Закира, Зақира and Zakira (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who remembers” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Zakira come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Zakira a Kazakh name?
Yes. Zakira is documented as a given name in Kazakh. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Zakira across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ЗакираCyrillic ЗақираCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “one who remembers” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Zakira
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zakira[1] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Zakira[1] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Закира[1] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Закира[1] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Закира[1] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Зақира[1] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Zakira | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Zakira
Names recorded for the same language (Kazakh) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Zakira rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ShegeBoy“nail (fastener)”same language (kazakh)
- BerekeUnisex“blessing, fortune”same language (kazakh)
- TalapBoy“aspiration, striving”same language (kazakh)
- AimakBoy“aimag (various historical or modern Turkic or Mongolian provinces)”same language (kazakh)
- AbaiBoy“attentive, careful”same language (kazakh)
- TynyshtykBoy“peace, calm”same language (kazakh)
- AizharkynBoy“radiant moon”same language (kazakh)
- UlkhanGirl“son + khan”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Zakira
What does the name Zakira mean?
Zakira means “one who remembers”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh.
Is Zakira a girl's or a boy's name?
Zakira is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Zakira come from?
Zakira is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zakira?
Zakira is recorded for Kazakh. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Zakira spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Закира (Cyrillic), Зақира (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Zakira have?
Zakira has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (feminine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Zakira recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Закира recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Закира (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list (+1 more)
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