"my strength is Yahweh"
Ozias
A forgotten king whose name means divine strength
Meaning & Origin
"God is my strength"
The Story of Ozias
Ozias is the Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew name Uzziah, meaning my strength is Yahweh or God is my strength. King Uzziah of Judah reigned for over 50 years in the 8th century BC and was known as one of the stronger kings of Judah. The Greek New Testament rendering Ozias appears in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew, ensuring the name entered Christian tradition.
Ozias was used by Puritans and French Protestants in the 17th century. Today it is extremely rare in English-speaking countries, making it a genuine undiscovered gem for parents seeking a strong biblical name with historical gravitas.
In the Hebrew Bible, Uzziah was a king of Judah who built up the military and expanded the kingdom before being struck with leprosy for entering the Temple. In French Huguenot tradition, Ozias was used as a given name honoring this king.
Fun Facts
- Ozias appears in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew
- King Uzziah of Judah had one of the longest reigns in Judean history at 52 years
Ozias in Other Languages
Famous People Named Ozias
Uzziah (Ozias)
Royalty
King of Judah in the 8th century BC, one of the longest-reigning and most successful kings of Judah
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #863
- Total SSA Count
- 280
- Cultural Origins
- Hebrew Greek Puritan French
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
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About the Name Ozias
Ozias is a boy name with Hebrew, Greek, Puritan, and French origins . The name means "my strength is Yahweh" in Hebrew .
Ozias is currently ranked #863 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Ozias has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Ozias include Oz and Ozzy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ozias include Oziah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.