Esdras
/ˈesdɾas/masculine
The Spanish equivalent for the English male given name Ezra is Esdras.
Esdras is used as a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈesdɾas/.
Did you know?
- The change from 'z' in Ezra to sd in Esdras reflects the way the Hebrew letter 'Samekh' was interpreted by Greek and Latin translators.
- While 'Ezra' is a common contemporary name in English, the Spanish version Esdras is often perceived as more traditional or even archaic. It is much less frequent in modern Spanish-speaking populations than the original version is in English.
- In some Latin American cultures, people with the name Esdras may be asked if they are named after the biblical scribe and priest.
Examples in context
- Esdras es un nombre muy antiguo.Esdras is a very ancient name.
- El profesor se llama Esdras.The professor's name is Esdras.
- Esdras es mi mejor amigo.Esdras is my best friend.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about a new coworker.
- Mateo¿Cómo se llama el nuevo compañero?What is the new coworker's name?
- LucíaSe llama Esdras.His name is Esdras.
- MateoEs un nombre interesante.It is an interesting name.
- LucíaSí, Esdras es muy amable.Yes, Esdras is very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ezra” translations and entries Esdras, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
