Yechezkel: meaning of the Hebrew name
יְחֶזְקֵאל
Pronounced ye-khez-KEL
Meaning of Yechezkel
Yechezkel means "God will strengthen" and give courage. It is the name of the prophet of the exile, son of Buzi the priest, who saw the vision of the dry bones and their revival. A name of strength and hope.
the word of the LORD came expressly unto Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the river Chebar; and the hand of the LORD was there upon him.
הָיֹה הָיָה דְבַר־יְהֹוָה אֶל־יְחֶזְקֵאל בֶּן־בּוּזִי הַכֹּהֵן בְּאֶרֶץ כַּשְׂדִּים עַל־נְהַר־כְּבָר וַתְּהִי עָלָיו שָׁם יַד־יְהֹוָה׃
Yechezkel in Hebrew
Yechezkel is written יחזקאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: יְחֶזְקֵאל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- חHet
- זZayin
- קQof
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 156 (Yod 10 + Het 8 + Zayin 7 + Qof 100 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod will strengthen
- Pronunciationye-khez-KEL
- Hebrewיחזקאל
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Yechezkel ranked #133 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (114 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 133 | 114 |
| 2023 | 145 | 104 |
| 2022 | 145 | 103 |
| 2021 | 143 | 112 |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - |
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 Yechezkel
What does the name Yechezkel mean?
Yechezkel means "God will strengthen" and give courage. It is the name of the prophet of the exile, son of Buzi the priest, who saw the vision of the dry bones and their revival. A name of strength and hope.
How do you pronounce Yechezkel?
Yechezkel is pronounced ye-khez-KEL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yechezkel in Hebrew?
Yechezkel is written יחזקאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: יְחֶזְקֵאל).
Is Yechezkel a biblical name?
Yes. Yechezkel appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Ezekiel 1:3.
How popular is the name Yechezkel in Israel?
In 2024, Yechezkel ranked #133 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (114 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Yechezkel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יחזקאל adds up to 156 (Yod 10 + Het 8 + Zayin 7 + Qof 100 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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