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BoyPronounced English /ˌhɛz.ə.ˈkaɪ.ə/

Hezekiah

A name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh strengthens".

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Hezekiah is a boy name with Hebrew roots meaning "Yahweh strengthens".

Pronunciation: English /ˌhɛz.ə.ˈkaɪ.ə/.

GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
MeaningYahweh strengthens
PronunciationEnglish /ˌhɛz.ə.ˈkaɪ.ə/

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Hebrew name חִזְקִיָהוּ (Ḥizqiyahu), which means " Yahweh strengthens", from the roots חָזַק ( ḥazaq ) meaning "to strength" and יָהּ ( yah ) referring to the Hebrew God. This name was borne by a powerful king of Judah who reigned in the 8th and 7th centuries BC. Also in the Old Testament, this is the name of an ancestor of the prophet Zephaniah.

Notes and context

Usage: biblical | Ancient Hebrew: חִזְקִיָהוּ