Zedekiah
/T-S-EH-D-EH-K-IY-Y-AA/
The LORD is righteousness, from the Hebrew tsedeq (righteousness, justice) joined to Yah, the divine name. It was the throne-name of the last king of Judah before the Babylonian exile, so the name pairs the ideal of divine justice with the gravity of Israel's royal history.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Zedekiah is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “The LORD is righteousness, from the Hebrew tsedeq (righteousness, justice) joined to Yah, the divine name. It was the throne-name of the last king of Judah before the Babylonian exile, so the name pairs the ideal of divine justice with the gravity of Israel's royal history.”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
Zedekiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "The LORD is righteousness, from the Hebrew tsedeq (righteousness, justice) joined to Yah, the divine name. It was the throne-name of the last king of Judah before the Babylonian exile, so the name pairs the ideal of divine justice with the gravity of Israel's royal history." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Beyond its Jewish heritage, Zedekiah is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among American, European, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Zedekiah carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Zedekiah's Hebrew roots
Many Jewish names carry Hebrew roots and a story from the Torah or tradition (Hebrew). Zedekiah means “The LORD is righteousness, from the Hebrew tsedeq (righteousness, justice) joined to Yah, the divine name. It was the throne-name of the last king of Judah before the Babylonian exile, so the name pairs the ideal of divine justice with the gravity of Israel's royal history.” — a name with heritage that runs deep.
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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 Zedekiah resonates in either tradition.
Zedekiah's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Zedekiah's full reading →
Does Zedekiah go with your family's names?
Zedekiah breaks into 9 sounds: /T-S-EH-D-EH-K-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 Zedekiah 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 Zedekiah beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Zedekiah — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Zedekiah
What does the name Zedekiah mean?
Zedekiah means "The LORD is righteousness, from the Hebrew tsedeq (righteousness, justice) joined to Yah, the divine name. It was the throne-name of the last king of Judah before the Babylonian exile, so the name pairs the ideal of divine justice with the gravity of Israel's royal history.." It is a boy name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Zedekiah a boy or girl name?
Zedekiah is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Zedekiah?
Zedekiah is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish, Christian traditions, commonly among American, European, MiddleEastern families.
Is Zedekiah a Jewish name?
Yes. Zedekiah is a boy name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Zedekiah mean in Hebrew?
Zedekiah originates from Hebrew, where it means "The LORD is righteousness, from the Hebrew tsedeq (righteousness, justice) joined to Yah, the divine name. It was the throne-name of the last king of Judah before the Babylonian exile, so the name pairs the ideal of divine justice with the gravity of Israel's royal history.."
What are common nicknames for Zedekiah?
Common short forms of Zedekiah include Zede, Zedi.
What is the numerology of Zedekiah?
Zedekiah has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
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