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Zakariás

[ˈzakarɪ̯aːs]

Zakariás is the Hungarian form of the venerable biblical name Zachariah. It carries a strong, traditional aura and deep roots in ancient Old Testament history. It is a distinctive choice that blends sacred heritage with a refined Central European flavor.

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International equivalents and translations

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Hungarian:
Zakariás
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Origin and etymology of the name

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Linguistic explanation and meaning

A Hebrew name via Hungarian form meaning 'Yahweh remembers' or 'Yahweh has remembered'.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno Zakariás je maďarská podoba biblického mena hebrejského pôvodu Zekarjáhu (זְכַרְיָהוּ), prípadne jeho skrátenej formy Zekarjá (זְכַרְיָה). Skladá sa zo slovného základu z-k-r vo význame „pamätať“ a z prvku Jáhu, skrátenej podoby Božieho mena Jahve. Jeho význam sa vykladá ako „Jahve pamätá“ alebo „Jahve sa rozpamätal“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Zakariás is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

90 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability90 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

ZAKARIAS

Requires spelling without diacritics
Script & diacritics:

á (1)

Regional Central European form
World languages:

14 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
What to keep in mind abroad
  • •Dlhšie meno (4 slabiky) môže byť v rýchlej medzinárodnej komunikácii skracované.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
6 September
Hungarian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈzakarɪ̯aːs]

V maďarčine sa meno vyslovuje približne [zakariáš], s prízvukom na prvej slabike; písmeno s označuje hlásku [š]. Pri slovenskom čítaní podľa pravopisu sa môže vyskytnúť aj výslovnosť [zakariás].

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 4
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Zakariás
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Zakariása
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Zakariásovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Zakariása
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Zakariás
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Zakariásovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Zakariásom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ZakiZakariásko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Zakariás
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Zakariás! Zaki!

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Zakariás Smith

4 + 1 = 5 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:Z.S.without dots:ZS
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