Keziah
/K-EH-HH-Z-Y-EH-AA/
Cassia, the fragrant cinnamon-like spice, from Hebrew qetsiah, the aromatic bark. A poetic biblical name, borne by one of Job's daughters celebrated for their beauty, it gives a girl the warmth and sweetness of a treasured spice, an image of fragrance, comfort, and grace.
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Yes — Keziah is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Cassia, the fragrant cinnamon-like spice, from Hebrew qetsiah, the aromatic bark. A poetic biblical name, borne by one of Job's daughters celebrated for their beauty, it gives a girl the warmth and sweetness of a treasured spice, an image of fragrance, comfort, and grace.”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Keziah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "Cassia, the fragrant cinnamon-like spice, from Hebrew qetsiah, the aromatic bark. A poetic biblical name, borne by one of Job's daughters celebrated for their beauty, it gives a girl the warmth and sweetness of a treasured spice, an image of fragrance, comfort, and grace." and belongs to the Nature cluster — names drawn from the natural world — earth, water, sky.
Beyond its Jewish heritage, Keziah is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among American, European, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Keziah carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
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See Keziah's baby portrait →What does Keziah's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Keziah resonates in either tradition.
Keziah's destiny number is 33 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Keziah's full reading →
Does Keziah go with your family's names?
Keziah breaks into 7 sounds: /K-EH-HH-Z-Y-EH-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Keziah sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Keziah beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Keziah — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Keziah
What does the name Keziah mean?
Keziah means "Cassia, the fragrant cinnamon-like spice, from Hebrew qetsiah, the aromatic bark. A poetic biblical name, borne by one of Job's daughters celebrated for their beauty, it gives a girl the warmth and sweetness of a treasured spice, an image of fragrance, comfort, and grace.." It is a girl name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Keziah a boy or girl name?
Keziah is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Keziah?
Keziah is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish, Christian traditions, commonly among American, European, MiddleEastern families.
Is Keziah a Jewish name?
Yes. Keziah is a girl name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Keziah mean in Hebrew?
Keziah originates from Hebrew, where it means "Cassia, the fragrant cinnamon-like spice, from Hebrew qetsiah, the aromatic bark. A poetic biblical name, borne by one of Job's daughters celebrated for their beauty, it gives a girl the warmth and sweetness of a treasured spice, an image of fragrance, comfort, and grace.."
What are common nicknames for Keziah?
Common short forms of Keziah include Kezi.
What is the numerology of Keziah?
Keziah has a Pythagorean destiny number of 33 — the master teacher — unconditional love in action.
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