Ezequiel
/eθeˈkjel/
The English name Ezekiel is translated into Spanish as Ezequiel.
Ezequiel is the Spanish male given name corresponding to the English name Ezekiel.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Ezequiel is the standard form, while Esequiel is a variation used in certain areas.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Esequiel is a regional variation used primarily in Argentina and Uruguay.
How do you pronounce it?
/eθeˈkjel/
Did you know?
- While the English name is often shortened to 'Zeke', a Spanish speaker named Ezequiel is much more likely to be called 'Quique' or even 'Zequi'.
- In some traditional Spanish contexts, biblical names like Ezequiel are sometimes given to children as a form of 'santo' or patron saint protection, linking the child to the prophet's virtues.
- While the name is of Hebrew origin, the Spanish spelling Ezequiel replaces the 'k' with a 'qu' to maintain the hard 'k' sound before the letter 'i'.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola Eze! ¿Qué tal todo?Hi Eze! How's everything?
- En Argentina, conozco a un chico llamado Esequiel.In Argentina, I know a guy named Esequiel.
- Ezequiel es un buen amigo.Ezekiel is a good friend.
- ¿Conoces a Ezequiel?Do you know Ezekiel?
- Ese niño se llama Ezequiel.That boy's name is Ezekiel.
Example conversation
Maria is asking Javier about a new coworker.
- María¿Quién es el chico nuevo?Who is the new guy?
- JavierSe llama Ezequiel.His name is Ezequiel.
- María¿De dónde es Ezequiel?Where is Ezequiel from?
- JavierÉl es de México.He is from Mexico.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ezekiel” translations and entries Ezequiel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
