Find out how popular the first name Eziel has been for the last 14 years (from 2010 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Eziel by gender

Based on the last 14 years of data, Eziel is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 17 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Eziel.

The history of the first name Eziel

The name Eziel is of Hebrew origin, derived from the combination of the Hebrew elements "Ez" meaning "strength" or "might," and "El," which is one of the names used to refer to God in the Hebrew Bible. It dates back to ancient times, possibly as early as the Iron Age in the Levant region.

The name Eziel appears in several ancient Jewish texts, including the Talmud, where it is mentioned as the name of a notable rabbi who lived during the 3rd century CE. It is also found in some early rabbinic literature, such as the Midrash, which suggests that the name was in use among Jewish communities during the early centuries of the common era.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Eziel was Eziel ben Judah, a 13th-century French rabbi and scholar who lived in Paris. He was known for his commentaries on the Talmud and his contributions to Jewish law.

Another notable figure with the name Eziel was Eziel Amorai, a 4th-century Jewish scholar from Babylonia who was renowned for his expertise in the Mishnah and the Talmud. He is mentioned in several Talmudic texts as a prominent authority on Jewish law and tradition.

In the 16th century, Eziel Treves was an Italian rabbi and kabbalist who lived in Ferrara. He was known for his writings on Jewish mysticism and his contributions to the study of the Kabbalah.

Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Eziel Buloff was a Russian-born American author and journalist who lived from 1855 to 1935. He wrote extensively about Jewish culture and history, and his works helped to preserve and promote Jewish heritage and traditions.

In more recent times, Eziel Taub was a 20th-century American cantor and composer who lived from 1915 to 1998. He was renowned for his beautiful voice and his contributions to the preservation and promotion of Jewish liturgical music.

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