Uriah
Uriah is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “God is my light”.
| Meaning | God is my light |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | אוּרִיָּה |
| Pronunciation | yoo-RY-uh |
| Tradition | Jewish, Christian |
| Used in | United States |
Meaning and origin of Uriah
Uriah comes from the Hebrew Uriyah, from or, 'light', and Yah, a short form of God's name, so it means 'God is my light' or 'flame of God'. In the Bible Uriah the Hittite was a loyal soldier in King David's army whose wife Bathsheba David took, as told in 2 Samuel 11. Readers of Dickens also know the scheming Uriah Heep from David Copperfield.
Is Uriah a Jewish name?
Uriah is a biblical name from the Hebrew Bible. It is used by Christian families today, especially in the United States, and is related to the Jewish name Uri.
How popular is Uriah?
Uncommon but gradually more used in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Uriah mean?
Uriah means 'God is my light'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Uriah a Jewish name?
Uriah is a biblical name from the Hebrew Bible. It is used by Christian families today, especially in the United States, and is related to the Jewish name Uri.
How do you pronounce Uriah?
Uriah is pronounced yoo-RY-uh.
Is Uriah a boy or girl name?
Uriah is usually a boy name.