Ezekiel
Ezekiel is a Christian boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “God strengthens”.
| Meaning | God strengthens |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | יְחֶזְקֵאל |
| Pronunciation | ih-ZEE-kee-əl |
| Tradition | Christian, Jewish |
| Used in | United States, Israel, Argentina |
Meaning and origin of Ezekiel
Ezekiel comes from the Hebrew Yechezkel, meaning 'God will strengthen'. It is the name of one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible, a priest exiled to Babylon whose book contains the famous vision of the valley of dry bones. The name was popular among Puritans and has recently returned to favour in the US. It is often shortened to Zeke.
Is Ezekiel a Christian name?
Ezekiel is a biblical prophet whose book is one of the major prophetic books. He is honoured in Judaism and Christianity, and identified by some with the prophet Dhul-Kifl in Islam.
How popular is Ezekiel?
Rising in the US among families who like strong biblical names.
Gifts with the name Ezekiel
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ezekiel mean?
Ezekiel means 'God strengthens'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Ezekiel a Christian name?
Ezekiel is a biblical prophet whose book is one of the major prophetic books. He is honoured in Judaism and Christianity, and identified by some with the prophet Dhul-Kifl in Islam.
How do you pronounce Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is pronounced ih-ZEE-kee-əl.
Is Ezekiel a boy or girl name?
Ezekiel is usually a boy name.