Zikra

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Pronounced ZIK-ruh /ˈzɪk.rə/Medium

Meaning: Zikra is a romanization of Arabic dhikra, 'remembrance, memory', from the root dh-k-r. The related word dhikr names a central Islamic devotional practice — the remembrance of God, through repeated invocation of the divine names. The name is given with that reverence in mind.Medium

In 30 seconds: Arabic for 'remembrance' — and the root of dhikr, the Islamic practice of remembering God (said 'ZIK-ruh').

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MeaningZikra is a romanization of Arabic dhikra, 'remembrance, memory', from the root dh-k-r. The related word dhikr names a central Islamic devotional practice — the remembrance of God, through repeated invocation of the divine names. The name is given with that reverence in mind.

U.S. rank (2022)#15274 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 42

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

Zikra romanizes Arabic dhikra, 'remembrance, memory', from the root dh-k-r. The same root gives dhikr, the Islamic devotional practice of remembering God through the repetition of His names — a practice at the heart of Sufi and wider Muslim worship. As a girls' name it is used in Muslim communities across the Arab world and South Asia and carries that devotional weight.

It is very rare for girls in the U.S., used mainly within Muslim families. Rare, devotional, and gentle.

Did you know? Zikra comes from the Arabic root behind dhikr — the remembrance of God, one of the central devotional practices in Islam, often performed as a rhythmic repetition of the divine names. The name carries that reverence, which we note respectfully (said 'ZIK-ruh').

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References — Zikra — Arabic dhikra, 'remembrance'; root of dhikr (devotional practice)

Variations

ZikrahDhikraZikraa

Nicknames

ZikKiraZizi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zikra mean?

Zikra is Arabic for 'remembrance, memory'. It shares a root with dhikr, the Islamic devotional practice of remembering God.

How do you pronounce Zikra?

It's said ZIK-ruh /ˈzɪk.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zikra a boy or girl name?

Zikra is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Zikra?

Zikra is very rare for girls in the U.S., used mainly within Muslim families.