Uzi: meaning of the Hebrew name
עֻזִּי
Pronounced OO-zee
Meaning of Uzi
Uzi comes from oz, strength and power. It is a biblical name, borne by priests descended from Aaron.
the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,
בֶּן־זְרַחְיָה בֶן־עֻזִּי בֶּן־בֻּקִּי׃
Uzi in Hebrew
Uzi is written עוזי in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֻזִּי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- וVav
- זZayin
- יYod
Gematria value: 93 (Ayin 70 + Vav 6 + Zayin 7 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningmy strength
- PronunciationOO-zee
- Hebrewעוזי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Uzi 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 Uzi
What does the name Uzi mean?
Uzi comes from oz, strength and power. It is a biblical name, borne by priests descended from Aaron.
How do you pronounce Uzi?
Uzi is pronounced OO-zee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Uzi in Hebrew?
Uzi is written עוזי in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֻזִּי).
Is Uzi a biblical name?
Yes. Uzi appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Ezra 7:4.
What is the gematria of Uzi?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עוזי adds up to 93 (Ayin 70 + Vav 6 + Zayin 7 + Yod 10).
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