Uzziah
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The LORD is my strength, from Hebrew oz or uzz (strength, might) joined with Yah (the LORD). A biblical royal name borne by a king of Judah, it locates a person's power not in themselves but in God, declaring divine strength as the source of all the bearer can do.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Uzziah is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “The LORD is my strength, from Hebrew oz or uzz (strength, might) joined with Yah (the LORD). A biblical royal name borne by a king of Judah, it locates a person's power not in themselves but in God, declaring divine strength as the source of all the bearer can do.”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
Uzziah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "The LORD is my strength, from Hebrew oz or uzz (strength, might) joined with Yah (the LORD). A biblical royal name borne by a king of Judah, it locates a person's power not in themselves but in God, declaring divine strength as the source of all the bearer can do." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Beyond its Jewish heritage, Uzziah is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among American, European, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Uzziah carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Uzziah's Hebrew roots
Many Jewish names carry Hebrew roots and a story from the Torah or tradition (Hebrew). Uzziah means “The LORD is my strength, from Hebrew oz or uzz (strength, might) joined with Yah (the LORD). A biblical royal name borne by a king of Judah, it locates a person's power not in themselves but in God, declaring divine strength as the source of all the bearer can do.” — a name with heritage that runs deep.
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See Uzziah's full reading →What does Uzziah'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 Uzziah resonates in either tradition.
Uzziah's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Uzziah's full reading →
Does Uzziah go with your family's names?
Uzziah breaks into 5 sounds: /UW-Z-IY-Y-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 Uzziah 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 Uzziah beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Uzziah — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Uzziah
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Names that sound similar
Jewish boy names that open with the same syllables as Uzziah
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Common questions about Uzziah
What does the name Uzziah mean?
Uzziah means "The LORD is my strength, from Hebrew oz or uzz (strength, might) joined with Yah (the LORD). A biblical royal name borne by a king of Judah, it locates a person's power not in themselves but in God, declaring divine strength as the source of all the bearer can do.." It is a boy name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Uzziah a boy or girl name?
Uzziah is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Uzziah?
Uzziah is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish, Christian traditions, commonly among American, European, MiddleEastern families.
Is Uzziah a Jewish name?
Yes. Uzziah is a boy name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Uzziah mean in Hebrew?
Uzziah originates from Hebrew, where it means "The LORD is my strength, from Hebrew oz or uzz (strength, might) joined with Yah (the LORD). A biblical royal name borne by a king of Judah, it locates a person's power not in themselves but in God, declaring divine strength as the source of all the bearer can do.."
What are common nicknames for Uzziah?
Common short forms of Uzziah include Uzzi.
What is the numerology of Uzziah?
Uzziah has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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