Raz
Raz is a Jewish unisex name of Hebrew, from Aramaic origin, meaning “Secret, mystery”.
| Meaning | Secret, mystery |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Hebrew, from Aramaic |
| Written as | רָז |
| Pronunciation | RAHZ |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel |
Meaning and origin of Raz
Raz is a modern Hebrew name meaning 'secret' or 'mystery', a word borrowed from Aramaic and Persian that appears in the Book of Daniel. It is short, crisp and gender-neutral, and became popular in Israel from the 1970s along with names like Tal and Shai. It also forms the root of names such as Razi and Raziel.
Is Raz a Jewish name?
Raz is a modern Israeli name rather than a biblical personal name, though in Jewish mystical texts raz refers to divine secrets, as in the angel Raziel.
How popular is Raz?
Common in Israel for both boys and girls.
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Spellings and variants of Raz
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raz mean?
Raz means 'Secret, mystery'. It is of Hebrew, from Aramaic origin.
Is Raz a Jewish name?
Raz is a modern Israeli name rather than a biblical personal name, though in Jewish mystical texts raz refers to divine secrets, as in the angel Raziel.
How do you pronounce Raz?
Raz is pronounced RAHZ.
Is Raz a boy or girl name?
Raz is used for both boys and girls.