Indian name meaning
Zakir
♂ BoyZa·kir · 2 syllables
One who remembers and praises God
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Jakir
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| Z | a | k | i | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
7 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 13, then 1 + 3 = 4. So Zakir carries the name number 4.
About the name Zakir
Zakir is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “One who remembers and praises God.”
Spoken aloud it is Za·kir — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Jakir; both spellings are the same name. Zakir turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zakir mean?
Zakir means “One who remembers and praises God.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Zakir a boy or a girl name?
Zakir is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Zakir?
Zakir is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Zakir?
Zakir has 2 syllables and is said as Za·kir.
What are the other spellings of Zakir?
Zakir is also commonly spelled Jakir. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Zakir?
In the Chaldean system, Zakir has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Zakir a common name in India?
Zakir appears 5 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Zakir?
For a sister to Zakir, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Zainab, Zara, Zoha or Aalina all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Zakir?
Shakir, Kabir, Mihir or Mahir share Zakir's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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