The baby name Ozias is a Biblical name becoming more and more popular in modern times. The baby name has climbed over 7,000 popularity points in the last five years, for instance. Currently, it is just over a top 3,000 name.
Meaning and Origin of the Name Ozias:
Ozias is a variation of the Biblical name Uzziah, though the former is in the Bible too. Uzziah is a Hebrew baby name that comes from the root words “oz” and “yah”. Other variations of Uzziah include Azariah and Azarias. The name means “salvation” in Greek and “my power is Yahweh” in Hebrew. Yahweh is the Hebrew term for God.
Symbolism of the Name Ozias:
Ozias has the meaning of “my power is Yahweh” when referencing the Old Testament use. In the new Testament, it has the meaning “salvation”. Both definitions correlate to one another, however, in that those of the Christian and Jewish faiths believe their power comes from God or Yahweh.
Nicknames for the Name Ozias:
Ozias is a great choice for families of faith or parents who are looking for something just a bit different. We've compiled our picks for the top Ozias nicknames here:
Style of the Name Ozias:
Classical
Gender of the Name Ozias:
Ozias is a completely unique baby name for boys.
Pronunciation of the Name Ozias:
o-ZIE-uh
Number of Syllables in the Name Ozias:
Three
Emotion Evoked From the Name Ozias:
Ozias feels powerful and classical. It is very unique if you want your son to be different.
Alternative Spellings for the Name Ozias:
- Osias
- Ozzias
- Ossias
- Ozyas
- Osyas
- Ozzyas
- Ossyas
Popularity of the Name Ozias:
Ozias is not a top 1,000 baby name in America, according to the Social Security Popularity Index. The name is a very unique option with a rank of only number 3,412. In previous years, however, Ozias ranked in the top 3,000.
Related Names for the Name Ozias:
Great Middle Names for Ozias and Their Meanings:
- Rex (king)
- Gideon (one who cuts down)
- Victor (conqueror, victory)
- Bram (raven, a thicket of wild gorse)
- Nicodemus (victory of the people)
- Casper (treasurer)
- Devon (poet)
- Bartholomew (son of Talmai)
Famous People with the Name Ozias:
- Ozias (son of Joram in Matthew 1)
- Ozias Leduc (painter)
- Ozias Humphry (painter)
- Ozias Hatch (politician in America)
- Ozias Bowel (judge in America)
- Ozias Alves (soccer player)
- Oziasvariation of Uzziah, king of Judah in the Old Testament)
Ozias' in Popular Culture:
- Ozias (Biblical name used in the Old and New Testaments)
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