Hebrew · Boy name
Boaz
“swiftness or in him is strength”
About the name Boaz
Boaz is a Hebrew name traditionally interpreted as meaning ‘swiftness’ or ‘in him is strength.’ It appears in the Hebrew Bible, most notably as the name of a wealthy landowner in the Book of Ruth. Boaz marries Ruth and is recognized as the great-grandfather of King David. The name holds significant cultural and religious importance in Jewish tradition, often symbolizing loyalty, generosity, and kindness due to the character’s actions in the biblical narrative.
- Meaning
- swiftness or in him is strength
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- BOH-az(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Boaz
- Boaz David
- Boaz Samuel
- Boaz Isaac
- Boaz Michael
- Boaz Joseph
Questions about Boaz
- What does Boaz mean?
- Boaz is a Hebrew name meaning "swiftness or in him is strength".
- How do you pronounce Boaz?
- Boaz is pronounced BOH-az, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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