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Uzair (name)

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Uzair
Pronunciation/zər/
GenderMale
Language(s)Arabic
Origin
Word/nameAncient Islamic prophet Uzair
MeaningHelper or strength[1]
Other names
Alternative spellingUzayr, Ozair
See alsoUzair, Zuhayr, Uzer, Umair, Ezra, Azariah, Uzziah

Uzair (Arabic: عزير), also spelled "Uzayr" or "Ozair", is a male name. It is the Arabic equivalent of the Hebrew name "Ezra", and it means "helper" or "strength".[1] The name originated from the Islamic prophet "Uzair", who is often identified as the biblical prophet "Ezra".[2] It's sometimes used as a surname, but mostly as a given name.

Popularity

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  • 3,010th most popular boy name (2020)[3]
  • 2,515th most popular boy name (2019)[3]
  • 3,816th most popular boy name (2018)[3]
  • 4,367th most popular boy name (2017)[3]
  • 5,880th most popular boy name (2016)[3]
  • 3,699th most popular boy name (2015)[3]
  • 4,449th most popular boy name (2014)[3]
  • 5,266th most popular boy name (2013)[3]
  • 3,401st most popular boy name (2012)[3]
  • 4,574th most popular boy name (2011)[3]
  • 4,591st most popular boy name (2010)[3]

People

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Given name

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Last name

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Nuslen, Charise (16 February 2021). "The Top Muslim Boy Names for Your Little One". familyeducation.com. Retrieved 7 April 2021. Uzair: Helper or strength
  2. ^ "Prophet Uzayr". www.al-islam.org. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Uzair – Boy's name meaning, origin, and popularity". babycenter.com. Retrieved 8 April 2021.