Azarya: meaning of the Hebrew name
עֲזַרְיָה
Pronounced ah-zar-YAH
Meaning of Azarya
Azarya means the Lord has helped. It was borne by a king of Judah and by Daniel's companion who was saved from the fiery furnace.
Now among these were, of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.
וַיְהִי בָהֶם מִבְּנֵי יְהוּדָה דָּנִיֵּאל חֲנַנְיָה מִישָׁאֵל וַעֲזַרְיָה׃
Azarya in Hebrew
Azarya is written עזריה in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֲזַרְיָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- זZayin
- רResh
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 292 (Ayin 70 + Zayin 7 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod has helped
- Pronunciationah-zar-YAH
- Hebrewעזריה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Azarya 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 Azarya
What does the name Azarya mean?
Azarya means the Lord has helped. It was borne by a king of Judah and by Daniel's companion who was saved from the fiery furnace.
How do you pronounce Azarya?
Azarya is pronounced ah-zar-YAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Azarya in Hebrew?
Azarya is written עזריה in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֲזַרְיָה).
Is Azarya a biblical name?
Yes. Azarya appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Daniel 1:6.
What is the gematria of Azarya?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עזריה adds up to 292 (Ayin 70 + Zayin 7 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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