Buz

Buz is a biblical name found in the Old Testament. It means "contempt" in Hebrew. In the Book of Genesis, Buz is named as a son of Nahor, the brother of the patriarch Abraham. Specifically, Genesis 22:21 lists Buz among the sons born to Nahor and his wife Milcah. The name appears again in Jeremiah 25:23 as part of a list of peoples and regions, likely referring to a tribe or territory descended from this individual.

Outside the biblical context, the name Buz also appears in Old Czech as a given name. According to historical sources, a 14th-century male given name Buz was used in Bohemia, though its meaning and origin there are not directly related to the Hebrew name. The Old Czech name is recorded by Jan Gebauer in his dictionary of Old Czech.

As a given name, Buz is extremely rare in modern times, largely confined to religious contexts and genealogical study. It does not commonly feature in lists of popular names today.

• Meaning: Contempt
• Origin: Hebrew (biblical)
• Type: First name
• Usage: English Bible, Hebrew Bible
• Parent: Son of Nahor in the Old Testament