Meaning & History
Ezer, in a biblical context, is a masculine name found in the Old Testament, deriving from the Hebrew root עָזַר (ʿāzar), meaning "to help." This name belongs to a few minor characters in the Hebrew Bible. One notable bearer is Ezer, a son of Ephraim (1 Chronicles 7:21), though some versions differ. Another Ezer is a man from the tribe of Judah (1 Chronicles 4:4). While the name is not common, it carries the positive connotation of assistance or support. It is important to distinguish this name from the unrelated biblical name Ezer 1, which has a different Hebrew spelling (אָצַר, ʾāṣar) and means "treasured." The two names are homographs in English but distinct in Hebrew origin and meaning.
Usage
Ezer is primarily used in religious and scholarly contexts due to its biblical associations. It appears in English Bible translations as a name of several figures, though it is rarely adopted as a modern given name.
- Meaning: "help" (from Hebrew עָזַר, ʿāzar)
- Origin: Hebrew
- Type: First name
- Usage regions: English Bible, Hebrew Bible