Maoz: meaning of the Hebrew name
מָעוֹז
Pronounced mah-OZ
Meaning of Maoz
Maoz means a fortress and a refuge. In Psalms it is used as a name for God: "The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"
[A Psalm] of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
לְדָוִד יְהֹוָה אוֹרִי וְיִשְׁעִי מִמִּי אִירָא יְהֹוָה מָעוֹז־חַיַּי מִמִּי אֶפְחָד׃
Maoz in Hebrew
Maoz is written מעוז in Hebrew (with vowel points: מָעוֹז). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- עAyin
- וVav
- זZayin
Gematria value: 123 (Mem 40 + Ayin 70 + Vav 6 + Zayin 7)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningstronghold
- Pronunciationmah-OZ
- Hebrewמעוז
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Maoz 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 Maoz
What does the name Maoz mean?
Maoz means a fortress and a refuge. In Psalms it is used as a name for God: "The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"
How do you pronounce Maoz?
Maoz is pronounced mah-OZ in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Maoz in Hebrew?
Maoz is written מעוז in Hebrew (with vowel points: מָעוֹז).
Is Maoz a biblical name?
Yes. Maoz appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Psalms 27:1.
What is the gematria of Maoz?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מעוז adds up to 123 (Mem 40 + Ayin 70 + Vav 6 + Zayin 7).
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