One who remembers or praises God
Derived from the Arabic root dh-k-r, the name signifies a person who is constantly mindful of the divine. It is a significant spiritual name in Islamic tradition, often associated with the practice of Dhikr, or devotional remembrance.
About 27 boys were named Zakir in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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