Azariah
Meaning of Azariah
The name Azariah is a unisex name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God has helped." Pronounced as ah-zah-RYE-yah in Hebrew and ah-zuh-RYE-uh in English, this name carries a rich historical and spiritual significance. Azariah appears multiple times in the Bible, most notably as one of the three men saved from the fiery furnace by divine intervention in the Book of Daniel. Its variation, Azaria, offers a slightly different yet equally appealing option. In recent years, Azariah has been steadily growing in popularity in the United States, with 527 occurrences ranking it at 563rd place in 2023. This upward trend reflects its increasing appeal among parents seeking a name that is both unique and deeply meaningful.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as ah-zah-RYE-yah (/a.za.ˈrja/)
English
- Pronunced as ah-zuh-RYE-uh (/əˈzɛərɪə/)
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Notable People Named Azariah
| Azariah dei Rossi - Azariah ben Moses dei Rossi was an Italian physician, Jewish rabbi, and scholar known for his critical thinking and erudition, who lived from c. 1511 to 1578. |
| Azariah Cutting Flagg was an American newspaper printer, editor, and politician. |
| Azariah Southworth is a former television presenter of The Remix, a syndicated reality show featuring Christian artists and watched by over 200,000 viewers a week. |
| Azariah Smith Root was an American librarian and educator known for his work at Oberlin College. |
| Azariah S. Partridge was a Michigan politician. |
