Urijah
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Urijah
Urijah means "God is my light" or "God is my flame," derived from the Hebrew elements "Uri" (my light) and "Jah" (God).
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Etymology
Urijah means "God is my light" or "God is my flame," derived from the Hebrew elements "Uri" (my light) and "Jah" (God). The name is used primarily in Jewish and Christian traditions, with notable biblical references including Urijah the Hittite, a soldier in King David's army mentioned in the Old Testament.
Urijah currently ranks #2,876 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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