Sophia Rodriguez

By Sophia Rodriguez
Cultural Naming Expert

Updated on September 06, 2024

Zecheriah

US Popularity Rank: 11710

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Of Zechariah; The Lord recalled, God remembered; Laughter

Zecheriah is a rare respelling of biblical Zechariah, meaning "the Lord recalled," "God remembered," and "laughter." This masculine name is Hebrew and speaks to one of 12 minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament. The story tells of Zechariah's surprise at learning of his wife's pregnancy, rendering him speechless. God restored his ability to speak soon after, inspiring the name's meaning. With this name, baby Zecheriah will welcome joy and laughter into your home and remind you to count your blessings.