Hebrew · Boy name
Ezekiel
“God strengthens”
About the name Ezekiel
Ezekiel is derived from the Hebrew name ‘Yezeikel’, meaning ‘God strengthens’. Ezekiel is a major prophet in the Old Testament who preached to the Jewish exiles in Babylon; the Book of Ezekiel records his visions, including the valley of dry bones that come back to life. The name came into English use after the Reformation, especially among Puritans, and it is also used in Jewish communities in the form Yechezkel. The common short form is Zeke.
- Meaning
- God strengthens
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ee-ZEE-kee-el(4 syl.)
Middle names for Ezekiel
- Ezekiel Michael
- Ezekiel James
- Ezekiel Alexander
- Ezekiel David
- Ezekiel Joseph
Questions about Ezekiel
- What does Ezekiel mean?
- Ezekiel is a Hebrew name meaning "God strengthens".
- How do you pronounce Ezekiel?
- Ezekiel is pronounced ee-ZEE-kee-el, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Ezekiel?
- Variants of Ezekiel include Ezequiel.
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