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יחזקאל

“to be strong”

יחזקאל (Y'khezkél) is a masculine given name. It is used in Hebrew and Yiddish.

Hebrew and YiddishWritten in Hebrew script, read right to left. In English: Ezekiel.

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Meaning & origin

What it means

יחזקאל goes back to a word meaning “to be strong.”

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יחזקאל’s family of names

In Yiddish usage, יחזקאל has a conventional equivalent in the English form Ezekiel. In Hebrew usage, יחזקאל has a transliteration in alfabe çevirisi gerekiyor. In Hebrew usage, יחזקאל has a conventional equivalent in the German form JECHESKEL.

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Around the world

יחזקאל has relatives in 3 languages.

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Spellings & scripts 2

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Across languages 2

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