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Zakir

/ZA-keer/Hausa · a boy’s name

“[Arabic-derived] One who remembers God; a name expressing devotion and a thoughtful spirit”

How to say it
ZA-keer
Given to
Boys
Used in
Nigeria, Niger
How common
uncommon

From the same family

01Zaki“Indigenous Hausa: lion; a bold and courageous name”Hausamale→︎02Zakia“Pure, virtuous; also intelligent/keen-minded.”Hausafemale→︎03Abdulatif“Servant of the Gentle and Kind God”Hausamale→︎04Abdulazim“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Magnificent God”Hausamale→︎05Abdulbasir“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the All-Seeing God”Hausamale→︎06Abdulfattah“Servant of God, the One who opens the way and brings relief”Hausamale→︎07Abdulghafur“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Most Forgiving God”Hausamale→︎08Abdulghani“Servant of God, the One who is rich beyond need”Hausamale→︎09Abdulhadi“A servant guided by God and helping others find their way”Hausamale→︎10Abdulhafiz“Servant of God, the One who protects and preserves”Hausamale→︎11Abdulhayy“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Ever-Living God”Hausamale→︎12Abduljamil“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Beautiful God; a name celebrating beauty and grace”Hausamale→︎