"my helper, my aid"
Ezri
A Hebrew name meaning 'my helper' with sci-fi flair
Meaning & Origin
"help of God"
The Story of Ezri
Ezri is a Hebrew name derived from the root 'ezer' (עזר), meaning 'help' or 'aid,' with the possessive suffix '-i' meaning 'my.' Thus Ezri means 'my helper' or 'my aid.' It is related to the biblical name Ezra and to the Hebrew word for help that appears in several biblical names. While Ezra is its more famous masculine counterpart, Ezri has emerged as a distinctive, modern-feeling feminine form.
Ezri gained recognition through the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine character Ezri Dax, which introduced the name to science fiction fans in the late 1990s. It has since been embraced by parents seeking a Hebrew-rooted name that sounds modern and unisex-friendly.
In Jewish tradition, names rooted in 'ezer' (help) have deep significance — in Genesis, woman is described as an 'ezer kenegdo' (a help meet) for man, giving names with this root a sense of partnership and strength.
Fun Facts
- Ezri Dax is a beloved character from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, helping popularize this name
- The Hebrew root 'ezer' appears in the Bible over 20 times, always indicating strength through assistance
Ezri in Other Languages
Famous People Named Ezri
Ezri Dax Fictional
Other
Fictional Trill counselor and later science officer aboard Deep Space Nine in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1998-1999)
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,032
- Total SSA Count
- 54
- Cultural Origins
- American Jewish Israeli
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Pairs Well With
Sibling Names
Also a Boy Name
Ezri is also used as a boy name, ranked #5289.
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About the Name Ezri
Ezri is a girl name with American, Jewish, and Israeli origins . The name means "my helper, my aid" in Hebrew .
Is Ezri a boy or girl name? Ezri is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,032 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,289. Ezri is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ezri is currently ranked #3,032 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Ezri has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Ezri include Ez and Izzy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ezri include Ezra . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.