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Boy's nameOrigin: HebrewMunicipal population recordThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Zachary

Zachary is the English form of an ancient biblical name, corresponding to the Slovak Zachariáš. In the Slovak environment, it sounds modern and distinctly international, while retaining a clear religious and cultural tradition. When using it, one must account for the English pronunciation and less established domestic forms.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Zachary
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Municipal population record

The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A biblical name expressing the faith that God remembers man.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Anglická podoba biblického mena Zachariáš, pochádzajúceho z hebrejského Zekharjá: základ zāḵar znamená „pamätať“ a prvok Já odkazuje na Božie meno Jahve. Pôvodný význam je „Jahve pamätá“ alebo „Boh si spomenul“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Zachary vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

61 / 100Mierna jazyková adaptácia
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie61 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

ZACHARY

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

Slovenský unikát

Tradičné slovanské prostredie
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
Na čo myslieť v zahraničí
  • •Zhluk „ch“ sa v cudzích jazykoch vyslovuje odlišne (v angličtine často ako [č], vo francúzštine [š]).
  • •Meno je špecifické pre stredoeurópsky / slovanský kultúrny okruh, pre cudzincov bude pôsobiť originálne a exoticky.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars

This name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Anglická výslovnosť približne: zek-ə-ri; prízvuk je na prvej slabike.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ZachZackZachyZacky
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Zachary
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Zachary! Zach! Zack!

Test how Zachary sounds with your surname

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Zachary Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:Z.S.without dots:ZS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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