Ezekiel

Traditionally understood as “God strengthens” (often rendered as “God will strengthen”).

Ezekiel is a masculine given name with Hebrew roots, widely recognized from the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament). In many modern contexts it reads as a formal, traditional name, while still feeling usable day to day thanks to familiar shortenings. In name references, Ezekiel is typically explained as a theophoric Hebrew name: it’s commonly analyzed as combining an element meaning “God” with a root meaning “to strengthen,” yielding a sense like “God strengthens” (sometimes phrased “God will strengthen”). As with many ancient names, exact scholarly segmentation can be described in slightly different ways, but the general interpretation is consistent across mainstream sources. Pronunciation in English is often ih-ZEE-kee-uhl, with stress on the second syllable. If you want something shorter in casual use, Zeke is a common nickname that still clearly connects back to the full name.

Etymology: A biblical name from Hebrew tradition, commonly explained as coming from elements meaning “God” and “to strengthen.”