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Jahaziel

♂ Boy

Pronounced jah-AZ-eel /dʒɑ.ˈæz.il/Medium

Meaning: Beheld by GodMedium

In 30 seconds: Jahaziel is a Hebrew biblical name meaning 'beheld by God', or one whom God has seen.
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Origin MediumBiblical
MeaningBeheld by God
U.S. rank (2024)#1780 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births92 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,587

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319842024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

The name combines a verb of seeing or beholding with a divine element, giving the sense 'beheld by God'. It belongs to the Hebrew Bible, where Jahaziel is a Levite of the family of Asaph. In 2 Chronicles 20 he prophesies victory for King Jehoshaphat of Judah.

It is a rare, distinctly scriptural choice, sharing the '-el' ('God') ending found across Hebrew names like Daniel and Gabriel. The four-syllable shape gives it a formal, prophetic ring.

Did you know? Jahaziel appears in the Old Testament, which helped preserve it across centuries of Jewish and Christian naming traditions.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Jahaziel — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Jahaziel (biblical)
    Levite of the family of Asaph in the Hebrew Bible who prophesied victory for King Jehoshaphat of Judah (2 Chronicles 20).

If you like Jahaziel…

Jaziel— A shorter Hebrew name sharing Jahaziel's '-ziel' sound and '-el' ('God') ending.
Jahziel— A closely related biblical spelling with the same opening and 'God' ending.
Daniel— Shares the Hebrew '-el' ('God') ending and the biblical-name tradition.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Jahaziel mean?

Jahaziel is usually explained as meaning 'beheld by God' and is most often linked with Biblical tradition.

How do you pronounce Jahaziel?

It's commonly said jah-AZ-eel /dʒɑ.ˈæz.il/.

Is Jahaziel a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jahaziel is used as a boy name.

How popular is Jahaziel?

In 2024, Jahaziel ranked #1780 in the U.S. for boys, with 92 births recorded.