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Zac

Statistics: Spain · native version ↗
Boy Name day: October 19 In French: Isaac
Origin: Hebrew (Yitzhaq, from the root tsahaq, 'to laugh'). Meaning: he who laughs / he will laugh.
From the Hebrew Yitzhaq, 'he will laugh', alluding to Sarah's laughter upon learning she would have a son in her old age, according to Genesis.

Name day for Zac

October 19

Why this day? Zac is a short form of Isaac, and shares its name day.

Zac is celebrated in France and Brazil on December 20; Spain and Argentina on October 19; the United States on November 5.

The story of the name Zac

Zac is a short form of Isaac. It keeps its origin (Hebrew (Yitzhaq, from the root tsahaq, 'to laugh')) and meaning — he who laughs / he will laugh, and shares its name day, October 19.

On birth records, Zac is rarely written as such: the Zacs are Isaacs (29,097 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Isaac page. Zac is also a short form of Zakarya.

Frequently asked questions about Zac

What does Zac mean?

Zac is a short form of Isaac, which means he who laughs / he will laugh.

When is Zac's name day?

October 19, together with Isaac: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Zac a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Isaac.

Zac's profile

Energy 4/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 9/10
Need for attention 3/10

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