יחזקאל
yechezkel
Ezekiel is a male given name in Hebrew, known as יחזקאל (yechezkel).
The name is used as a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
yechezkel
When do people say it?
Among friends and family, the casual and friendly nickname Chezi is often used for someone named Ezekiel.
Did you know?
- In the Hebrew Bible, the prophet Ezekiel is famous for his complex and surreal visions, such as the 'wheel within a wheel', which makes the name associated with mysticism.
- The name is derived from the words חזק meaning 'to be strong' and אל meaning 'God', translating as 'God is strong'.
- The pronunciation of the name can vary significantly between Sephardic and Ashkenazic traditions, particularly regarding the vowels.
Examples in context
- יחזקאל הוא חבר טוב שלי.Yechezkel hu haver tov sheli.Ezekiel is a good friend of mine.
- האם יחזקאל כבר הגיע?Ha'im Yechezkel kvar higi'a?Has Ezekiel arrived already?
- הספר שקראתי עוסק בנביא יחזקאל.Ha'sefer she'karati oseq ba'navi Yechezkel.The book I read is about the prophet Ezekiel.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their guest list for a party.
- עידו Idoהאם יחזקאל בא למסיבה שלנו?Ha'im Yechezkel ba la'mesiba she'lanu?Is Ezekiel coming to our party?
- מאיה Mayaכן, יחזקאל אמר שהוא יבוא.Ken, Yechezkel amar she'hu yavo.Yes, Ezekiel said he will come.
- עידו Idoמעולה, אני מאוד שמח לשמוע.Me'ule, ani me'od same'ach lishmo'a.Great, I am very happy to hear that.
- מאיה Mayaהוא בטח ישמח מאוד לפגוש אותך.Hu betach yismach me'od lifgosh otcha.He will surely be very happy to meet you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries יחזקאל, CC BY-SA 4.0.
