Zakirə means “one who remembers”. It probably comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Zakirə is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Zakirə mean?
Literally: Arabic dhākira
Literal meaning
Zakirə is a girl's name used in Azerbaijani and Turkish. It means “one who remembers”, from Arabic dhākira. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Zakirə in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Zakirə mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Zakire. Here it is glossed as “one who remembers God”. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Zakirə mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Zakirə. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who remembers” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Zakirə come from?
Arabic, compound. From Arabic dhākira.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Zakirə?
Zakirə is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Zakirə across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ZakireLatin | Girl | “one who remembers God” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | ZakirəLatin | Girl | same as above: “one who remembers” | Editorial |
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 Zakirə
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zakire | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Zakirə | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Zakirə
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Zakirə rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GüldürenUnisex“one who delights others”same language (turkish)
- BoncukGirl“bead”same language (turkish)
- ÖzolBoy“be yourself”same language (turkish)
- ÖzbirBoy“true one”same language (turkish)
- VurğunBoy“smitten, infatuated”same language (turkish, azerbaijani)
- RaufBoy“compassionate, merciful, gracious”same language (turkish, azerbaijani)
- AlpsoyBoy“of heroic lineage”same language (turkish)
- EmranBoy“furs, animal hides”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Zakirə
What does the name Zakirə mean?
Zakirə means “one who remembers”. It probably comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Zakirə a girl's or a boy's name?
Zakirə is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Zakirə come from?
Zakirə is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zakirə?
Zakirə is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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 Zakirə spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Zakire (Latin), Zakirə (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Zakirə have?
Zakirə has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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