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Masculine
Polish
Meaning & History
Etymology
Uriasz is the Polish form of Uriah, a name derived from the Hebrew אוּרִיָּה (ʾUriya) meaning "Yahweh is my light." The name combines the roots אוּר (ʾur, "light, flame") and יָהּ (yah), a shortened form of the divine name Yahweh. The Polish adaptation follows standard phonetic patterns, replacing the final '-ah' with '-asz'.Biblical context
In the Old Testament, Uriah the Hittite was a warrior in King David's army and the first husband of Bathsheba. David's adulterous affair with Bathsheba led him to orchestrate Uriah's death in battle, a story recounted in 2 Samuel 11. Uriasz thus carries strong biblical resonance in Polish-speaking Catholic communities.usage and notable bearers
In Poland, Uriasz is a rare given name, used primarily among Catholic families who choose names from the Old Testament. Its Latin counterpart Urias is found in the Vulgate, while the Greek form Ourias appears in the Septuagint. The Hebrew original remains in use in Israel today. Polish dictionaries confirm its status as a male given name equivalent to English Uriah.Cultural significance
The story of Uriah resonates in literature and art as a symbol of innocence betrayed, most frequently depicted in paintings of David and Bathsheba undergoing penance. Although the name is rare today, its theological weight as a name invoking divine light gives it enduring appeal among parents seeking distinctly biblical Polish names.- Meaning: "Yahweh is my light"
- Origin: Hebrew, via Biblical Latin and Polish
- Type: Masculine given name
- Usage regions: Poland, primarily among Catholic communities
Related Names
Sources: Wiktionary — Uriasz