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Zakkai
Pronounced zah-KY /zΙΛkaΙͺ/Medium
Meaning: From Hebrew zakkai, 'pure, innocent, clean, just' (the root of Zacchaeus)Medium
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Zakkai comes from Hebrew zakkai, 'pure, innocent, clean, just, righteous' (the root of the name Zacchaeus). It is borne by the great rabbinic sage Yohanan ben Zakkai, who preserved Jewish learning after the fall of Jerusalem. A crisp, lyrical, devout name (said 'zah-KY'; nickname Zak).
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and devout families. Rare, pure-and-innocent at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Zakkai mean?
Zakkai is Hebrew for 'pure, innocent, clean, just'.
How do you pronounce Zakkai?
It's said zah-KY /zΙΛkaΙͺ/ β two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Zakkai a boy or girl name?
Zakkai is a boy's name.
How popular is Zakkai?
Zakkai is a rare name in the U.S.