Ezekiel

Ezekiel is the English variant of the biblical name Ezechiel or Hesekiel, which is regarded as a significant prophet in the Old Testament. The origin of the name lies in the ancient Hebrew Yechezqel (יְחֶזְקֵאל). Translated, Ezekiel means something like "God makes strong" or "God may (it) be made strong," which can also be freely interpreted as "God strengthens (this child)."

What does the name Ezekiel mean?

The first name Ezekiel comes from the Old Testament and is the English form of the biblical name Ezechiel/Hesekiel, which traces back to the ancient Hebrew Yechezqel (יְחֶזְקֵאל). Its German translation is "God makes strong" or "God may (it) be made strong" and can be freely translated as "God strengthens (this child)." The name is composed of the ancient Hebrew elements 'el (אֵל), meaning "God," "the Mighty," and chazaq (חָזַק), meaning "strong" or "to strengthen." Ezekiel is the central figure of the eponymous book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, in which he describes the restoration of the Kingdom of Israel in symbolic visions. He is regarded as one of the most significant prophets who mainly lived in Jerusalem. Variants of the name include Ezékiel (Hungarian) and Ézékiel (French), as well as Yechezkel, Ezekielle, Ezechiele, Ezequiel, Chatzkel, Hezekiel, Hiezecihel, Haskel, Iezekiel, and Zeke.

Where does the name Ezekiel come from?

The name Ezekiel has ancient Hebrew roots and means "God makes strong." It is composed of the ancient Hebrew terms 'el (אֵל) for "God, the Mighty" and chazaq (חָזַק) for "strong, to strengthen." The languages in which the name appears include Biblical, English, French, and Hungarian.

How do you pronounce Ezekiel?

The pronunciation of Ezekiel is melodious and consists of three to four syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "E-ze-ki-el" [ezeˈkiːeːl], starting with a bright E sound. The stressed middle syllable with a long I gives the name a special sound. The ending "-el" provides a gentle, classic finish. Ezekiel radiates both tradition and modernity, sounding melodious, dignified, and present.

When is the name day of Ezekiel?

Ezekiel is celebrated on name days on July 21 and 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Ezekiel is among the sought-after first names. The name currently ranks 1,098th on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, it has been given about 170 times, placing it 1,765th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,027th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ez / Kiel / Zeke

Famous people

• Aaron Ezekiel Harif (Hungarian scholar)
• Ezekiel Adebiyi (biologist from Nigeria)
• Ezekiel Bala (Nigerian footballer)
• Ezekiel Elliot (NFL running back)
• Ezekiel Elliott (American football player)
• Ezekiel Fryers (footballer from Great Britain)
• Ezekiel Henty (footballer from Nigeria)
• Ezekiel Honig (American musician)
• Ezekiel Hopkins (English bishop)
• Ezekiel J. Emanuel (American physicist)
• Ezekiel Johnston (footballer from Ireland)
• Ezekiel Kiptoo Chebii (Kenyan long-distance runner)
• Ezekiel Mphahlele (writer from South Africa)
• Ezekiel Ox (Australian singer)
• Ezekiel Stone Wiggins (Canadian writer)