Zakhi: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: z-ahkh-ee
Origin: Iran
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Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: Smart and strong

Zakhi, meaning "smart and strong, " originates from the Nowshera district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province in Pakistan. The name likely predates the arrival of Pashtuns in the area and is derived from old Persian. Zakhi is a name with cultural significance, but it does not have documented historical significance tied to its location and its role in the Khudai Khidmatgar movement during India's independence struggle. The village has undergone subdivision into four new villages following a devastating flood in the 18th century. Today, Zakhi is predominantly inhabited by Sunni Muslim Pashtuns, with a high literacy rate and a mix of agricultural and government employment.

Zakhi Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Zakhi is currently #9146 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Zakhi is currently #4014 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Zakhi is currently #4392 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Zakhi is currently #1933 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
chat-overall Australian: Zakhi is currently #4576 on Kiindred Australian Names

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