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Uziel
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Pronounced oo-zee-EL /uΛ.ziΛΙl/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 2,372
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
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%
Variations
OzielUzzielUzzi
Nicknames
UziZi
Famous Bearers
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Uziel (biblical) (biblical)Son of Kohath and grandson of Levi in Numbers 3:19; also an angel in later Jewish tradition
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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.