Othniel
Biblical · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Othniel
The given name 'Othniel' means 'God is my strength' or 'God is my deliverance', and its linguistic root is in Hebrew, derived from the words 'oth' (God) and 'niel' (my deliverance or strength).
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Etymology
The given name 'Othniel' means 'God is my strength' or 'God is my deliverance', and its linguistic root is in Hebrew, derived from the words 'oth' (God) and 'niel' (my deliverance or strength).
The name 'Othniel' is used in Jewish culture and is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as the name of a judge in the Book of Judges, and it has also been used in Christian tradition.
Othniel currently ranks #2,746 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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