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Uzayr

/oo-ZAYR/

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Meaning

Ezra (Prophet)

Linguistic Origin

Hebrew

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عزير
Urdu عزیر
Persian عزیر
Turkish Üzer
Bengali উযায়ের
Indonesian Uzair
Pashto عزیر
For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Uzayr offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Ezra (Prophet)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Uzayr, like the alternate spelling Ozair, is the Quranic name for the prophet known in the Bible as Ezra, mentioned in the Quran (9:30).

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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.' Whether Uzair should be considered 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 Uzayr.