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Urias

yoo-RY-əs

Urias is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Urias is derived from the Hebrew name Uriyah, meaning 'my light is Yahweh (God)'.”. It currently ranks #4856 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2021.

Letters5
Syllables3
OriginHebrew

What Urias Means

Urias is derived from the Hebrew name Uriyah, meaning 'my light is Yahweh (God)'.

The Story of Urias

In the heart of ancient scripture, a name signifying divine light emerged, and now it finds its way to you, a beacon for your son.

Urias is a male given name derived from the Hebrew Uriyah, meaning 'my light is Yahweh (God)'. This name is found in the Old Testament, notably as the name of a loyal soldier who was a Hittite serving King David. Its significance lies in its direct invocation of divine illumination and guidance, a concept deeply revered in ancient Hebrew culture.

There is a profound steadiness to the name Urias, a sense of unwavering presence that will resonate as you watch your son grow. When you whisper it to him in the quiet of the night, it feels like a prayer, a blessing of light and faith. This name connects your child to a lineage of spirit and conviction, a source of inner radiance.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Urias Heep

    Antagonist character in Charles Dickens' 'David Copperfield'

Personality Traits

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Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#27 in 2021

Total Births

338

First Recorded

1914

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