Quick answer
Uriah is a boy name with Hebrew roots meaning "Yahweh is my light".
Pronunciation: English /jʊ.ˈɹaɪ.ə/.
Meaning and history
This name comes from the Hebrew name אוּרִיָה (ʾUriya) meaning " Yahweh is my light", from the roots אוּר ( ʾur ) meaning "light, flame" and יָהּ ( yah ) referring to the Hebrew God. In the Old Testament this is the name of a Hittite warrior in King David 's army, the first husband of Bathsheba. David desired Bathsheba so he placed Uriah in the forefront of battle so he would be killed.
Notes and context
Usage: biblical | Ancient Hebrew: אוּרִיָה