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Ozair

/oo-ZAYR/

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Meaning

Prophet Ezra (Uzair)

Linguistic Origin

Hebrew

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عزير
Urdu اوزیر
Persian اوزایر
Turkish Özair
Bengali ওজাইর
Pashto اوزیر

Alternate Spellings

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

In Quranic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Ozair is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Ozair is the Quranic name for the prophet known in the Bible as Ezra, mentioned in the Quran (9:30) in a passage addressing claims made about him.

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Etymology

Identified in Islamic tradition with the Biblical Ezra (עֶזְרָא, Hebrew for 'help').

Islamic Significance

Mentioned once by name in the Quran, in a verse refuting a claim by some that he was 'the son of Allah.' Unlike most other prophetic figures, whether Uzair should be considered a prophet (nabi) at all has been debated among classical Islamic scholars, since the Quran does not describe an extended prophetic mission for him the way it does for other figures.

Quranic Connection

Named once, in Quran 9:30.

Cultural / Regional Usage

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