"God is my strength"
Oziel
Ancient Hebrew strength name with angelic and biblical roots
Meaning & Origin
"my power is God"
The Story of Oziel
Oziel (also written Uziel or Uzziel) derives from the Hebrew compound 'Uzzi-El' — combining 'oz' or 'uzzi' (עֹז, strength, might, power) with 'el' (אֵל, God), yielding the meaning 'God is my strength' or 'my strength is God.' The name appears several times in the Hebrew Bible: Uzziel was a grandson of Levi and therefore a great-nephew of Moses (Exodus 6:18), and various other figures in Chronicles and Nehemiah share the name. In Kabbalistic tradition, Uziel is also the name of an archangel associated with faithfulness and divine truth.
Oziel has gained particular popularity in Brazil and among Sephardic Jewish communities in Latin America, where Hebrew-origin names with a Spanish phonetic feel have always been embraced. The name's strong nickname options (Oz, Ozzy) give it modern appeal that traditional Hebrew names sometimes lack.
For Jewish families, Oziel carries dual significance: direct biblical lineage (connected to the tribe of Levi and the priestly line) and angelic heritage (Uziel in Kabbalistic lore). The Hebrew root 'oz' (strength) appears throughout Jewish liturgy and scripture, making this name a prayer for divine strength in the life of the child.
Fun Facts
- The Hebrew word 'oz' (עֹז) appears in the famous Shabbat song 'Eshet Chayil' (Woman of Valor) from Proverbs 31
- Uzziel is listed in Kabbalistic texts as one of the angels of the divine presence, associated with faithfulness
- The name is particularly concentrated in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, where Sephardic Jewish heritage is strong
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Famous People Named Oziel
Uzziel
Religious
Biblical figure, grandson of Levi and great-nephew of Moses; ancestor of a priestly clan in ancient Israel (Exodus 6:18,...
Biblical figure, grandson of Levi and great-nephew of Moses; ancestor of a priestly clan in ancient Israel (Exodus 6:18, Numbers 3:19)
Uziel (archangel)
Religious
Angel of faithfulness in Jewish mystical (Kabbalistic) tradition, associated with divine truth and compassion for humani...
Angel of faithfulness in Jewish mystical (Kabbalistic) tradition, associated with divine truth and compassion for humanity
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #1,066
- Total SSA Count
- 205
- Cultural Origins
- Jewish Hebrew Brazilian Latino Sephardic
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Oziel
Oziel is a boy name with Jewish, Hebrew, Brazilian, Latino, and Sephardic origins . The name means "God is my strength" in Hebrew .
Oziel is currently ranked #1,066 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Oziel has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Oziel include Oz and Ozzy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.