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Ezra

/EZ-rah/

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Meaning

Prophet Uzair (Ezra)

Linguistic Origin

Hebrew

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عزرا
Urdu عذرا
Persian عزرا
Bengali এজরা
Pashto عزرا

Alternate Spellings

The name Ezra is a classic masculine title rooted in Quranic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Prophet Uzair (Ezra)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Ezra, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Ezra is a Hebrew name from a root meaning "help." In the Quran (9:30) he appears as "Uzair," traditionally identified with the Biblical scribe and prophet Ezra.

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Etymology

Hebrew for 'help' (עֶזְרָא); identified in Islamic tradition with the figure the Quran calls Uzair.

Islamic Significance

Mentioned once by name in the Quran, refuting a claim by some that he was 'the son of Allah.' Whether Uzair should be regarded as a prophet at all has been debated among classical Islamic scholars.

Quranic Connection

Named once, in Quran 9:30.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, with common variants including Uzair, Ozair, and Ezra.