Urias
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Urias
Urias is a variant of Uriah, derived from the Hebrew name אוּרִיָּה (Uriyahu), meaning "God is my light" or "God is my flame" (from "ur" meaning fire and "yah" referring to God).
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Etymology
Urias is a variant of Uriah, derived from the Hebrew name אוּרִיָּה (Uriyahu), meaning "God is my light" or "God is my flame" (from "ur" meaning fire and "yah" referring to God). The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, with notable historical significance as the name of Uriah the Hittite, a military officer in King David's army whose story appears in the Hebrew Bible and has been prominent in Western literature and theology.
Urias currently ranks #4,691 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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