Ezekiel
Biblical · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Ezekiel
The given name Ezekiel is derived from the Hebrew name "Yechezkel" (יחזקאל), meaning "God strengthens" or "God will strengthen," with its linguistic root in the Semitic languages.
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Etymology
The given name Ezekiel is derived from the Hebrew name "Yechezkel" (יחזקאל), meaning "God strengthens" or "God will strengthen," with its linguistic root in the Semitic languages. Ezekiel is used in various cultures and religions, including Judaism and Christianity, with notable historical context in the biblical book of Ezekiel, a prophet who lived in ancient Israel during the Babylonian exile.
Ezekiel currently ranks #61 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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