Ozias
Fact sheet
- Name
- Ozias
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Ozias (Οζιας) is a boy's name that carries the meaning 'my strength is Yahweh'. It represents a variant of Uzziah and has its roots in the Ancient Greek realm.
What does the name Ozias mean?
The name Ozias (Οζιας) means 'my strength is Yahweh' and is a variant of Uzziah. It appears in both the Greek and Latin Old Testament. The original form Uzziah derives from the Hebrew elements oz (עֹז) for 'strength' and 'power' as well as yah (יָה), which refers to the 'Hebrew God'.
Where does the name Ozias come from?
The name Ozias has Ancient Greek origins and means 'my strength is Yahweh'. The components consist of oz, which means strength or power in Hebrew, and yah, which refers to the Hebrew God. It is prevalent in the languages Greek and Latinized.
How do you pronounce Ozias?
The pronunciation of Ozias is three syllables and has a distinct sound. It is articulated as 'O-zi-as' [oˈtsiːas] or [ˈoːzi̯as], with a rounded onset meeting a brightly stressed middle syllable. The sibilants give the name a special touch. The open '-as' at the end provides a broad, almost ceremonial tone. Ozias radiates spiritual depth and significance and has a sonorous, traditional character with a biblical-historical background.
Popularity
In Germany, Ozias is a rather rare first name. So far, it has not appeared in the German name popularity charts. Its best ranking was in 2024, reaching 505th place in the Northern Ireland name charts. In the last ten years, Ozias has been given less than 10 times there, placing it at 1,924th in the ten-year statistics. From 1997 to 2024, it ranks 2,982nd in Northern Ireland.
Famous people
- Ozias Humphry (artist from Great Britain)
- Ozias Leduc (artist from Canada)
- Ozias Linley (British musician)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ozias
What is the origin of the name Ozias?
The name Ozias has its roots in Ancient Greek and is a variant of Uzziah. It can be found in both the Greek and Latin Old Testament.
What does the name Ozias mean?
Ozias means 'my strength is Yahweh' and is composed of the Hebrew elements for 'strength' (oz) and the name of the Hebrew God (yah).
How popular is the name Ozias?
The name Ozias is not very common, but it enjoys a certain popularity in specific cultural and religious communities, mainly due to its biblical origin.