Oz: meaning of the Hebrew name
עוֹז
Pronounced OHZ
- Boy
- Hebrew
- #53 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Oz
Oz is written עוז or עז in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
עוז Boy, Hebrew
Oz means strength and might, as in the verse "The Lord will give strength to His people." A short, sturdy name for a boy.
עז Boy, Hebrew
Oz means strength, power and might, written here in its short spelling. It comes from the verse in Psalms: "God will give strength to His people; God will bless His people with peace."
Oz in Hebrew
Oz is written עוז in Hebrew (with vowel points: עוֹז). Other spellings: עז. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- וVav
- זZayin
Gematria value: 83 (Ayin 70 + Vav 6 + Zayin 7)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningstrength
- PronunciationOHZ
- Hebrewעוז
- Syllables1
- Other spellingsעז
Popularity in Israel
עוז
In 2024, Oz (עוז) ranked #53 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (322 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53 | 322 |
| 2023 | 77 | 224 |
| 2022 | 92 | 182 |
| 2021 | 113 | 157 |
| 2020 | 89 | 196 |
| 2019 | 94 | 197 |
| 2018 | 112 | 167 |
| 2017 | 110 | 167 |
| 2016 | 101 | 193 |
| 2015 | 88 | 206 |
| 2014 | 108 | 166 |
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 Oz
What does the name Oz mean?
Oz means strength and might, as in the verse "The Lord will give strength to His people." A short, sturdy name for a boy.
How do you pronounce Oz?
Oz is pronounced OHZ in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Oz in Hebrew?
Oz is written עוז in Hebrew (with vowel points: עוֹז). Other spellings: עז.
How popular is the name Oz in Israel?
In 2024, Oz (עוז) ranked #53 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (322 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Oz?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עוז adds up to 83 (Ayin 70 + Vav 6 + Zayin 7).
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