Hebrew · Girl name
Keziah
“cassia tree or spice”
About the name Keziah
Keziah comes from Hebrew קְצִיעָה (Qetziya), meaning ‘cassia’, a fragrant tree whose bark is used as a spice. Keziah is a biblical figure, one of Job’s daughters, born after his trials in the Book of Job along with her sisters Jemima and Keren-happuch. The name was adopted by English Puritans and later used in the United States. Common short forms are Kezia and Kizzy, the latter known from Alex Haley’s Roots.
- Meaning
- cassia tree or spice
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- keh-ZEE-ah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Keziah
- Keziah Joy
- Keziah Lynn
- Keziah Ruth
- Keziah Anne
- Keziah Marie
Questions about Keziah
- What does Keziah mean?
- Keziah is a Hebrew name meaning "cassia tree or spice".
- How do you pronounce Keziah?
- Keziah is pronounced keh-ZEE-ah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Keziah?
- Variants of Keziah include Kezia.
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