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/ˌæz.əˈraɪ.ə/
Masculine
Azariah
Yahweh has helped
What it means
Hebrew, 'Yahweh has helped'; a name borne by many figures in the Bible.
Azariah joins the Hebrew azar, 'has helped,' to yah, a short form of God's name, giving 'Yahweh has helped.' Many men in the Hebrew Bible carry it, including one of Daniel's companions in the fiery furnace, also known as Abednego. It shares the melodic -iah ending with Isaiah and Josiah. Zari and Ari are shorts. Said az-uh-RY-uh.
Popularity over time
peaked at #472 in 2025, currently #472 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving
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- Nickname
Ari, Zari.
- Worth knowing
A biblical name; one of Daniel's companions in the fiery furnace.
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- Azariyah
- Azaryah
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