Ezechiel is a Latin/French form of Ezekiel — from Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens; God will strengthen; may God strengthen' — borne by the great prophet of the exile. A lyrical, devout name (said 'eh-ZEK-ee-el'; nickname Zeke).

In the U.S. it appears in Latin-American and European families. Rare in this spelling, God-strengthens at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Ezekiel means 'God strengthens; God will strengthen' in Hebrew (the prophet of the valley of dry bones) — Ezechiel is a Latin/French form, lyrical and devout (said 'eh-ZEK-ee-el').

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References — Ezekiel — Latin/French form

Variations

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Nicknames

Zeke

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What does the name Ezechiel mean?

Ezechiel is a Latin/French Ezekiel — Hebrew 'God strengthens; God will strengthen'.

How do you pronounce Ezechiel?

It's said eh-ZEK-ee-el /ɛˈzɛk.i.ɛl/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ezechiel a boy or girl name?

Ezechiel is a boy's name.

How popular is Ezechiel?

Ezechiel is a rare name in the U.S.