Find out how popular the first name Zaccaria has been for the last 6 years (from 1990 to 1995) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Zaccaria by gender

Based on the last 6 years of data, Zaccaria is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1995, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Zaccaria.

The history of the first name Zaccaria

The name Zaccaria originates from the Hebrew name Zechariah, which was derived from the elements "zakar" meaning "to remember" and "Yah" being a shortened form of the Hebrew name for God. This name has its roots in ancient Judaism and appears in the Old Testament as the name of several prophets and figures.

In the Bible, Zechariah was the name of a prophet who lived during the 6th century BCE and authored the Book of Zechariah, one of the books of the Hebrew Bible. The name was also borne by a priest who was the father of John the Baptist, as mentioned in the New Testament.

The name Zaccaria is the Italian form of the Hebrew name Zechariah. It was commonly used in Italy during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods, particularly in regions with strong Jewish communities or influences. The earliest recorded instances of the name Zaccaria date back to the 12th century in various Italian historical records and documents.

One notable bearer of the name Zaccaria was Zaccaria de Martino (c. 1460-1536), an Italian mathematician and astronomer from Venice. He contributed to the development of algebra and wrote several works on mathematics and astronomy.

Another famous Zaccaria was Pope Zaccaria (679-752 CE), who served as the Bishop of Rome from 741 to 752 CE. He played a significant role in the development of the Catholic Church during the early Middle Ages.

In the 15th century, Zaccaria Zamometić (c. 1415-1473) was a Croatian-Venetian explorer and cartographer. He is known for his contributions to the mapping of the Adriatic Sea and the coasts of the Balkan Peninsula.

Zaccaria Rizzi (1675-1753) was an Italian architect and sculptor from Venice. He is renowned for his work on several churches and buildings in the Venetian Baroque style, including the Church of San Stae in Venice.

Zaccaria Scepi (c. 1570-1622) was an Italian painter from the late Renaissance period. He was active in Naples and is known for his religious paintings and altarpieces, many of which can still be found in churches across Italy.

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