Uzzi

Uzzi is a given name. One derivation is biblical, from Uzzî (Hebrew: עֻזִּי‎) meaning "my strength".[1][2] The name can also be transliterated as Uzi.[2] It may be a nickname for Uzza/Uzzah, Uzzia/Uzziah, and Uziel/Uzziel.[1][2]

For the sub machine gun, see Uzi.

Biblical characters with this name:

  • Uzzi, high priest of Israel (Greek: Οζι in 1 Chr., Σαουια in Ezra; Latin: Ozi), the son of Bukki, a descendant of Aaron (1 Chr. 6:5, 51; Ezra 7:4)
Israelite religious titles
Preceded by
Bukki		 High Priest of Israel Succeeded by
Eli
  • Uzzi, (Greek: Οζι; Latin: Ozi), a grandson of Issachar (1 Chr. 7:2, 3)
  • Uzzi, (Greek: Οζι; Latin: Ozi), a son of Bela, and grandson of Benjamin (1 Chr. 7:7)
  • Uzzi, (Greek: Οζι; Latin: Ozi), a Benjamite, a chief in the tribe (1 Chr. 9:8)
  • Uzzi, (Greek: Οζι; Latin: Azzi), a son of Bani, had the oversight of the Levites after the return from captivity (Neh. 11:22)
  • Uzzi, (Greek: Οζι; Latin: Azzi), the head of the house of Jedaiah, one of "the chief of the priests" (Neh. 12:19)
  • Uzzi, (Greek: Οζι; Latin: Azzi) a priest who assisted in the dedication of the walls of Jerusalem (Neh. 12:42)

Other people with this given name include:

  • Alin Adrian "Uzzi" Demeter, Romanian Hip-Hop artist and member of B.U.G. Mafia
  • Uzzi Ornan (born 1923), Israeli linguist and social activist
  • Uzzi Reiss (born 1945), American physician

See also

References
  1. "Uzzi meaning". Abarim Publications. Abarim Publications. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  2. "Uzi meaning". Abarim Publications. Abarim Publications. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Easton, Matthew George (1897). "Uzzi". Easton's Bible Dictionary (New and revised ed.). T. Nelson and Sons.

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