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Hezekiah

hez-ə-KY-ə

Hezekiah is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A Hebrew name meaning 'God strengthens' or 'God has strengthened'.”. It currently ranks #490 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2024.

Letters8
Syllables4
OriginHebrew

What Hezekiah Means

A Hebrew name meaning 'God strengthens' or 'God has strengthened'.

The Story of Hezekiah

Imagine a king whose faith was so immense, the very sun turned back at his command. That's the echo in this name.

Hezekiah originates from the Hebrew 'Hezekiyahu,' meaning 'God strengthens' or 'God has strengthened.' This biblical name belonged to a righteous king of Judah mentioned in the Old Testament, renowned for his faith and reforms. The name's journey has carried it through millennia, primarily within Jewish and Christian traditions, resonating with themes of divine support and resilience, and has seen a resurgence in modern times.

When you picture your son, Hezekiah, you see a quiet strength, a deep well of resilience. Saying his name aloud feels like invoking a prayer for his well-being. This name carries the weight of divine protection, a promise that in challenging times, your child will be fortified by an unseen power. You'll feel a sense of profound trust when you write 'Hezekiah' on his birth certificate.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • King Hezekiah

    King of Judah in the Hebrew Bible.

Personality Traits

StrongWiseSpiritualResilient

Peak Year

#626 in 2024

Total Births

10,593

First Recorded

1880

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