Uzziel
/UW-Z-IY-EH-L/
God is my strength, from Hebrew oz (might, power, fortitude) bound to El (God), locating courage not in the self but in the divine. A biblical personal name, it suited families who wished a child's resilience to be understood as something granted from above and never merely inherited.
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Yes — Uzziel is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “God is my strength, from Hebrew oz (might, power, fortitude) bound to El (God), locating courage not in the self but in the divine. A biblical personal name, it suited families who wished a child's resilience to be understood as something granted from above and never merely inherited.”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Uzziel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "God is my strength, from Hebrew oz (might, power, fortitude) bound to El (God), locating courage not in the self but in the divine. A biblical personal name, it suited families who wished a child's resilience to be understood as something granted from above and never merely inherited." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Beyond its Jewish heritage, Uzziel is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among American, European, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Uzziel carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Uzziel look like?
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See Uzziel's baby portrait →What does Uzziel'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 Uzziel resonates in either tradition.
Uzziel's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Uzziel's full reading →
Does Uzziel go with your family's names?
Uzziel breaks into 5 sounds: /UW-Z-IY-EH-L/. 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 Uzziel 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 Uzziel beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Uzziel — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Uzziel
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From the same tradition
Other Jewish boy names, common in American families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Jewish boy names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Jewish boy names that open with the same syllables as Uzziel
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Common questions about Uzziel
What does the name Uzziel mean?
Uzziel means "God is my strength, from Hebrew oz (might, power, fortitude) bound to El (God), locating courage not in the self but in the divine. A biblical personal name, it suited families who wished a child's resilience to be understood as something granted from above and never merely inherited.." It is a boy name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Uzziel a boy or girl name?
Uzziel is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Uzziel?
Uzziel is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish, Christian traditions, commonly among American, European, MiddleEastern families.
Is Uzziel a Jewish name?
Yes. Uzziel is a boy name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Uzziel mean in Hebrew?
Uzziel originates from Hebrew, where it means "God is my strength, from Hebrew oz (might, power, fortitude) bound to El (God), locating courage not in the self but in the divine. A biblical personal name, it suited families who wished a child's resilience to be understood as something granted from above and never merely inherited.."
What are common nicknames for Uzziel?
Common short forms of Uzziel include Uzzi.
What is the numerology of Uzziel?
Uzziel has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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