Ezra
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ezra
The given name 'Ezra' means "help" or "assistant" and is derived from the Hebrew word "ezrach," which is also related to the Akkadian word "ezru," meaning "to help" or "to assist." The name 'Ezra' is used in various cultures and religions, including Judaism, where it is the name of a prophet in the Hebrew Bible, and it is also found in Christianity and Islam, with notable historical context including the biblical figure Ezra the Scribe.
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Etymology
The given name 'Ezra' means "help" or "assistant" and is derived from the Hebrew word "ezrach," which is also related to the Akkadian word "ezru," meaning "to help" or "to assist." The name 'Ezra' is used in various cultures and religions, including Judaism, where it is the name of a prophet in the Hebrew Bible, and it is also found in Christianity and Islam, with notable historical context including the biblical figure Ezra the Scribe.
Ezra currently ranks #20 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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