Zachäus

The origin of the first name Zachäus is not fully clarified. However, it is regarded as an old German variant of the biblical name Zacchaeus.

What does the name Zachäus mean?

The meaning of the name Zachäus is not definitively established. It is interpreted as an old German form of the biblical Zacchaeus, also known as Zaccai, and stands for 'the innocent' as well as 'the pure.' Its origin can be traced back to the ancient Hebrew word zakak (זכך), which means 'to be pure,' 'to be bright,' and 'to be guiltless.' Additionally, Zachäus is often considered a short form of Zacharias, which has the meaning 'JHWH has remembered,' derived from the ancient Hebrew elements zakar (זכר) for 'to remember,' 'to repeat,' and yah (יה) for 'Yahweh.'

Where does the name Zachäus come from?

Zachäus is a male first name with ancient Hebrew roots and means 'the innocent.' The etymology spans the ancient Hebrew terms zakak (זכך) for 'to be pure, to be bright, to be guiltless' as well as zakar (זכר) for 'to remember, to repeat' and yah (יה) for 'Yahweh.' The name has spread in Old German, Biblical, and Greek contexts.

How do you pronounce Zachäus?

Za-kä-us

When is the name day of Zachäus?

August 23

Popularity

In Switzerland, the name Zachäus ranks 24,436th in the official list of most common first names, with a total of 3 people bearing this name. The distribution of the name in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland shows that Zachäus is particularly prevalent in certain regions. In Germany, 50% of bearers are found in North Rhine-Westphalia and 50% in Rhineland-Palatinate. In Switzerland, 50% are in Aargau and 50% in Nidwalden.

Nicknames & pet names

Zick-Zack