Gender Masculine
Usage Biblical
Scripts אֲמַצְיָהוּ(Ancient Hebrew)
Pronounced Pron. /æm.ə.ˈzaɪ.ə/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "Yahweh strengthens" in Hebrew, derived from אָמֵץ (ʾamets) meaning "to strengthen" and יָהּ (yah) referring to the Hebrew God. This is the name of several Old Testament characters, including a king of Judah.

Related Names

Other Languages & Cultures'Amatzyahu(Biblical Hebrew)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024