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Name Day for Zahari / Zachary

Everything about the date, name variants, and traditions

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March

Name day for Zahari, Zaharina, Zarina, Hari - Celebrated on March 24th.

Celebrating names:

ЗахариЗахаринаЗаринаХари
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September

Name day for Елисавета, Захари - Sts. Zacharias and Elizabeth

Celebrating names:

ЕлисаветаЗахариЗаркоЗахаринаЗаринаЕлиЕлзаЕлизабетИзабелБетинаЛиза
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About the name Zahari / Zachary

Etymology & meaning

Zahari comes from the Hebrew Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה) — "God has remembered". Bulgarian keeps the forms Zaharina, Zarina and the short Zarko.

History & patron saint

The calendar remembers several bearers — the Old Testament prophet Zechariah, and the father of John the Baptist commemorated with righteous Elizabeth in September. Bulgarian practice also keeps the name in March. Its most famous bearer is the icon painter Zahariy Zograf.

Traditions & customs

The name day follows the common pattern — uninvited guests, treats and greetings. In families with an Elisaveta, the September feast is shared by both names.

Popularity & notable bearers

Zahari is a classic Revival-era name, rarer today but durable through the surname Zahariev and the cultural memory of Zahariy Zograf and Zahari Stoyanov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the name day for Zahari / Zachary?

Zahari / Zachary is celebrated on 24 March and 5 September.

Which names celebrate on 24 March?

On 24 March, name day is celebrated by those named Zahari / Zachary and related Bulgarian name variants (4 names in total).

How is the name day celebrated in Bulgaria?

Name day celebrants traditionally welcome guests at home, receive gifts and congratulations. It is a cherished family occasion throughout Bulgaria.

What does the name Zahari / Zachary mean?

Zahari comes from the Hebrew Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה) — "God has remembered". Bulgarian keeps the forms Zaharina, Zarina and the short Zarko.

How popular is Zahari / Zachary in Bulgaria?

Zahari is a classic Revival-era name, rarer today but durable through the surname Zahariev and the cultural memory of Zahariy Zograf and Zahari Stoyanov.

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