"my power is God"
Uzziel
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An ancient Hebrew name where God's strength lives
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The Story of Uzziel
Uzziel (עֻזִּיאֵל) is a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my strength' or 'my power is God,' combining 'oz' (עֹז — strength, power, might) with 'El' (אֵל — God). It appears multiple times in the Hebrew Bible: in Exodus 6:18 as a grandson of Levi and ancestor of the priestly lineage that would include Moses and Aaron; in Numbers 3:19; and in Nehemiah 3:8 as a goldsmith who helped rebuild Jerusalem's walls. Jewish mystics also adopted the name for an angelic figure in Kabbalistic tradition.
Uzziel remains primarily used in Sephardic Jewish, Latin American Jewish, and Spanish-speaking Christian communities — particularly in Venezuela, Colombia, and Puerto Rico, where rare biblical names are embraced. It's seeing gradual growth in the US as parents seek distinctive, spiritually meaningful alternatives to Gabriel and Daniel.
The name appears in Exodus (6:18) as a son of Kohath, making Uzziel a great-uncle of Moses and Aaron — a figure central to the priestly lineage that would shape Israelite worship. In Jewish mysticism (Kabbalah), Uzziel is also the name of an angel of mercy.
Historical Record
Uzziel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1987.
Over 639 babies have been named Uzziel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Uzziel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #4,450 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Uzziel appears in Exodus 6:18 as a grandson of Levi — making him a great-uncle to Moses and Aaron, among the most central figures in the Hebrew Bible
- In Jewish Kabbalistic mysticism, Uzziel is the name of an angel of mercy — adding a heavenly dimension to this already celestial name
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Grandson of Levi and great-uncle of Moses and Aaron in the Hebrew Bible (Exodus 6:18), ancestor of an important priestly...
Grandson of Levi and great-uncle of Moses and Aaron in the Hebrew Bible (Exodus 6:18), ancestor of an important priestly division
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #4,450
- Total SSA Count
- 23
- Cultural Origins
- Jewish Spanish-speaking Christian Latin American
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Uzziel
Uzziel is a boy name with Jewish, Spanish-speaking Christian, and Latin American origins . The name means "my power is God" in Hebrew .
Uzziel is currently ranked #4,450 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Uzziel has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Uzziel include Uzi and Ziel. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Uzziel include Uzziah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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