Ezer: meaning of the Hebrew name
עֵזֶר
Pronounced EH-zer
Meaning of Ezer
Ezer means help and support, as in the verse in Genesis, "I will make him a helper (ezer) suited to him." In the Bible, Ezer son of Jeshua was one of the builders of the wall of Jerusalem in the days of Nehemiah.
And next to him repaired Ezer the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, another portion, over against the ascent to the armoury at the Turning.
וַיְחַזֵּק עַל־יָדוֹ עֵזֶר בֶּן־יֵשׁוּעַ שַׂר הַמִּצְפָּה מִדָּה שֵׁנִית מִנֶּגֶד עֲלֹת הַנֶּשֶׁק הַמִּקְצֹעַ׃
Ezer in Hebrew
Ezer is written עזר in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֵזֶר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- זZayin
- רResh
Gematria value: 277 (Ayin 70 + Zayin 7 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaninghelp
- PronunciationEH-zer
- Hebrewעזר
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Ezer 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 Ezer
What does the name Ezer mean?
Ezer means help and support, as in the verse in Genesis, "I will make him a helper (ezer) suited to him." In the Bible, Ezer son of Jeshua was one of the builders of the wall of Jerusalem in the days of Nehemiah.
How do you pronounce Ezer?
Ezer is pronounced EH-zer in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ezer in Hebrew?
Ezer is written עזר in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֵזֶר).
Is Ezer a biblical name?
Yes. Ezer appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Nehemiah 3:19.
What is the gematria of Ezer?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עזר adds up to 277 (Ayin 70 + Zayin 7 + Resh 200).
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