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Zak
How to Pronounce Zak
Pronounced ZAK /ˈzæk/High
Meaning: Short form of Zachary/Zachariah — from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers; the Lord has remembered'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Zak is a short form of Zachary/Zachariah — from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers; the Lord has remembered'. A crisp, friendly, modern nickname-name; the -k spelling personalizes it.
It registers thinly beside Zach. Rare, the-Lord-remembers at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Zak mean?
Zak shortens Zachary — Hebrew 'Yahweh remembers; the Lord has remembered'.
How do you pronounce Zak?
It's said ZAK /ˈzæk/ — a single syllable.
Is Zak a boy or girl name?
Zak is a boy's name.
How popular is Zak?
Zak is a rare name in the U.S.