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Ezra

Origin:Hebrew

Meaning:Help, helper

Ezra means "help" or "helper" in Hebrew. It’s theorised that it is a shortened version of the name Azaryahu, meaning "God helps." In the Bible and Torah, Ezra was a scribe and prophet. The name gained popularity in English following the Protestant Reformation. Once a relatively uncommon name, it has seen a surge in popularity since the start of the new millennium.

Popularity in the UK

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