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Zahari

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Pronounced zah-HAH-ree /zɑˈhɑ.ri/Medium

Meaning: Bulgarian form of Zachary/Zechariah — from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'God remembers'Medium

In 30 seconds: God remembers: Zahari is the Bulgarian Zachary — 'God remembers'. Devout, melodic, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Bulgarian

MeaningBulgarian form of Zachary/Zechariah — from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'God remembers'

U.S. rank (2025)#2303 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births61 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 255

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Zahari is a Bulgarian form of Zachary/Zechariah — from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'God remembers' (the prophet; the father of John the Baptist). A devout, melodic name across Bulgaria and the Balkans.

In the U.S. it appears in Bulgarian and Balkan families. Rare, God-remembers at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Zechariah means 'God remembers' in Hebrew (the prophet, and the father of John the Baptist) — Zahari is the Bulgarian form, melodic and devout.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Zahari — Bulgarian form

Variations

ZacharyZachariasZahary

Nicknames

Zahi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zahari mean?

Zahari is the Bulgarian Zachary — Hebrew 'God remembers'.

How do you pronounce Zahari?

It's said zah-HAH-ree /zɑˈhɑ.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zahari a boy or girl name?

Zahari is a boy's name.

How popular is Zahari?

Zahari is a rare name in the U.S.