Ezekiah
Meaning of Ezekiah
Ezekiah traces its roots to the Hebrew elements “oz,” meaning strength, and “Yah,” a shortened form of the divine name, together conveying “God strengthens.” In biblical tradition, it evokes the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah—renowned for his reforms and resilience in the face of Assyrian siege—while its modern spelling nods to a subtly distinct identity. Across recent years in the United States, Ezekiah has hovered in the high 800s in popularity rank, suggesting a growing but still discerning choice for parents seeking something both time-honored and off the beaten path. Like the sturdy columns of Persepolis rising against the Iranian plain, the name carries an air of steadfastness; its sonorous cadence (eh-ZEEK-ee-uh) balances elegance with an undercurrent of tenacity. Not to be mistaken for its cousin Ezekiel—a distinction that can trip up the most seasoned name-scholar—Ezekiah remains a quietly bold statement of faith and fortitude.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as eh-ZEEK-ee-uh (/əˈziːkiə/)
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