Amatzia: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֲמַצְיָה
Pronounced ah-mats-YAH
Meaning of Amatzia
Amatzia means God has strengthened, from imetz Yah. It was the name of Amaziah son of Joash, a king of Judah. A name of strength and faith.
In the second year of Joash son of Joahaz king of Israel began Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah to reign.
בִּשְׁנַת שְׁתַּיִם לְיוֹאָשׁ בֶּן־יוֹאָחָז מֶלֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵל מָלַךְ אֲמַצְיָהוּ בֶן־יוֹאָשׁ מֶלֶךְ יְהוּדָה׃
Amatzia in Hebrew
Amatzia is written אמציה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲמַצְיָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- מMem
- צTsadi
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 146 (Alef 1 + Mem 40 + Tsadi 90 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod gave strength
- Pronunciationah-mats-YAH
- Hebrewאמציה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Amatzia was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Amatzia
What does the name Amatzia mean?
Amatzia means God has strengthened, from imetz Yah. It was the name of Amaziah son of Joash, a king of Judah. A name of strength and faith.
How do you pronounce Amatzia?
Amatzia is pronounced ah-mats-YAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Amatzia in Hebrew?
Amatzia is written אמציה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲמַצְיָה).
Is Amatzia a biblical name?
Yes. Amatzia appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 2 Kings 14:1.
What is the gematria of Amatzia?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אמציה adds up to 146 (Alef 1 + Mem 40 + Tsadi 90 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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