Jaziah
Meaning of Jaziah
Jaziah, pronounced juh-ZYE-uh, represents a modern Anglo-American elaboration on the classical Hebrew forms Josiah and Isaiah, and thereby inherits the ancient meanings “Yahweh heals” and “Yahweh is salvation”; yet, by substituting the soft initial “Jo-/I-” with the brisk, rhythmic “Ja-,” the name acquires a subtle allusion to “jazz,” imparting an aural vitality that has helped position it as a genuinely unisex option in contemporary usage. United States birth data confirm a pattern of quiet, incremental growth—hovering between 65 and 78 annual registrations during the past decade and remaining in the 800s of the national ranking since 2000—suggesting a steady, if restrained, appeal among parents who favor distinctive but familiar-sounding choices. Because it marries biblical depth, phonetic modernity, and gender inclusivity in roughly equal measure, Jaziah occupies a niche for families who wish to honor spiritual heritage while eschewing overt traditionalism, and its persistent though moderate visibility hints at enduring viability rather than fleeting fashion.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as juh-ZY-uh (/dʒəˈzaɪə/)
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