Ezequiel
Meaning of Ezequiel
The name Ezequiel is a male given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name Ezekiel, which means "God strengthens." Pronounced as eh-seh-KYEL in Spanish and ez-uh-KY-ul in English, Ezequiel carries a rich cultural and spiritual heritage. It is particularly popular in Spanish-speaking countries but has also found a significant following in the United States. The name has steadily increased in popularity over the years, ranking 336th with 988 occurrences in 2023. Ezequiel is often associated with strength, resilience, and divine support, making it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with deep historical and religious significance.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as eh-seh-KYEL (/eθe'kjel/)
British English
- Pronunced as ez-uh-KY-ul (/ˌɛzəˈkiːjul/)
American English
- Pronunced as ez-uh-KY-ul (/ˌɛzəˈkjuːliəl/)
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Notable People Named Ezequiel
| Ezequiel Lavezzi - Ezequiel Iván Lavezzi is a retired Argentine professional footballer known for his pace, hardworking style, technique, creativity, and dribbling ability, primarily playing as a forward but also in other attacking positions. |
| Ezequiel Marcelo Garay González is an Argentine former professional footballer known for his career as a central defender. |
| Ezequiel Manuel Carrera Reyes is a Venezuelan former professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers, and Toronto Blue Jays. |
| Ezequiel González Mas was a Spanish historian, cervantista, poet, art critic, and writer. |
| Ezequiel Muñoz - Ezequiel Matías Muñoz, also known as Il niño di Pergamino or El Chiquito, is an Argentine footballer who currently plays as a centre-back for Estudiantes de La Plata in Argentina. |
| Ezequiel Gutiérrez Iglesias was a Costa Rican politician. |
| Ezequiel Fernández Jaén was a Panamanian political figure who served as a presidential designate and acting President of Panama in the late 1930s. |
| Ezequiel Arana de Palacio, also known as Ezequiel, is a Spanish footballer and left back for Atlético Sanluqueño CF. |
| Ezequiel Alberto Rodríguez is a retired Argentine professional footballer known for his career as a forward. |
| Ezequiel Óscar Scarione - |
| Ezequiel Marcelo Spinella is an Argentine professional footballer known for his role as a defender for Centro Español. |
| Ezequiel Jurado is a former Argentine rugby union player known for his position as a fullback. |
| Ezequiel Francisco Orozco Padilla was a talented Mexican professional football forward who tragically passed away at the age of 29 after battling lung cancer. |
| Ezequiel Cerutti is an Argentine forward known for his role as a winger for San Lorenzo. |
| Ezequiel Videla is an Argentine football manager and former player, currently managing Racing Club's reserve team. |
