Where does “Hezekiah” come from?
Hezekiah is the English form of Hebrew חִזְקִיָּה, a name of unknown ultimate origin and meaning, possibly connected to words denoting strength or divine support.
Ancestry of “Hezekiah”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Hebrew | חזקיהו | — |
| 2 | Hebrew | חזק | Strong; Loud; to be strong |
| 3 | Hebrew | יחזקאל | God strengthens |
| 4 | Hebrew | יְחֶזְקֵאל | God strengthens |