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Meaning & History
Uzziah is a biblical name originating from Hebrew, meaning "my power is Yahweh." It combines the elements ʿoz (strength, power) and yah (a shortened form of Yahweh, the Hebrew God). The name is notably borne by a king of Judah in the Old Testament.
Biblical King
Uzziah (also known as Azariah) was the tenth king of the ancient Kingdom of Judah, reigning for 52 years in the 8th century BCE. According to 2 Chronicles 26, he became king at age 16 and initially ruled as a co-regent with his father, Amaziah. His reign was marked by military successes, expansion of territory, and building projects, but he contracted tzaraath (a skin disease often translated as leprosy) after unlawfully entering the Temple to burn incense (2 Kings 15:5; 2 Chronicles 26:16–21). His son Jotham then took over the government, and Uzziah was buried in a separate field from the royal tombs.Variants and linguistic connections
The Greek form of Uzziah is Ozias (also used in Latin and Dutch Bibles), while the Semitic name was originally vocalized in Biblical Hebrew as one of two forms: 'Uzziyya or 'Azazyahu (the latter also rendered as Ozazias in the Septuagint). The variant name Azarias stands as one of the many alternative renderings stemming from same Hebrew root.Key facts
- Meaning: "My power is Yahweh"
- Origin: Hebrew, from elements ʿoz (power) and yah (God)
- Type: Biblical masculine given name
- Usage: Primarily in English-speaking Christian contexts
- Notable bearer: King Uzziah of Judah (reigned c. 783–742 BCE)
Related Names
Sources: Wikipedia — Uzziah