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Uziel

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Pronounced oo-zee-EL /uː.ziΛˆΙ›l/Low

Meaning: Strength of God, God is my strengthLow

In 30 seconds: Uziel is a Hebrew name meaning strength of God combining oz (strength) and El (God). A powerful biblical name borne by various figures in the Old Testament, it carries divine protection and strength.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningStrength of God, God is my strength
U.S. rank (2024)#1357 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births140 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 2,372

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202119832024

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

History & Origin

Uziel is a Hebrew name combining oz (strength) and El (God). It appears in Numbers 3:19 as a son of Kohath and great-grandson of Levi.

Uziel is used in Jewish communities and in Latino communities where Hebrew names have been adopted.

Did you know? In Kabbalistic tradition, Uziel is an angelic name β€” one of the sefirotic angels associated with divine power. The name thus carries both scriptural and mystical Hebrew heritage.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Uziel

Variations

OzielUzzielUzzi

Nicknames

UziZi

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Uziel (biblical) (biblical)
    Son of Kohath and grandson of Levi in Numbers 3:19; also an angel in later Jewish tradition

If you like Uziel…

Osielβ€” Related oz-strength Hebrew name
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Ezekielβ€” Hebrew four-syllable -el name

Frequently Asked

What does Uziel mean?

Uziel means strength of God from Hebrew oz (strength) and El (God).

How do you pronounce Uziel?

Uziel is pronounced oo-zee-EL with three syllables.

What is the origin of Uziel?

Uziel comes from Hebrew.

What names are similar to Uziel?

Similar names include Osiel, Gabriel, and Raphael.