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Boaz

BOH-uhz

Boaz (name) means a masculine given name of Hebrew biblical origin; in the Book of Ruth, the second husband of Ruth and father of Obed. Example: “Boaz married Ruth after she gleaned in his fields.”

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A masculine given name of Hebrew biblical origin; in the Book of Ruth, the second husband of Ruth and father of Obed.
"Boaz married Ruth after she gleaned in his fields."
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Etymology

From Biblical Hebrew Bo'az.

Origin: Hebrew

Frequently asked questions

What does “Boaz” mean?

The word “Boaz” means a masculine given name of Hebrew biblical origin; in the Book of Ruth, the second husband of Ruth and father of Obed.

How do you pronounce “Boaz”?

“Boaz” is pronounced BOH-uhz (/ˈboʊ.əz/ in IPA).

How do you use “Boaz” in a sentence?

Here is “Boaz” used in a sentence: “Boaz married Ruth after she gleaned in his fields.”

What part of speech is “Boaz”?

“Boaz” is a name.

Where does the word “Boaz” come from?

The word “Boaz” comes from Hebrew. From Biblical Hebrew Bo'az.

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