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Ezra
EHZ-ruh
Ezra (name) means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "help," and the name of a biblical scribe. Example: “Ezra Pound was an influential American poet.”
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A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "help," and the name of a biblical scribe.
"Ezra Pound was an influential American poet."
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Etymology
Comes from the Biblical Hebrew עֶזְרָא (ʿezrā). A doublet of Esdras.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Ezra” mean?
The word “Ezra” means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "help," and the name of a biblical scribe.
How do you pronounce “Ezra”?
“Ezra” is pronounced EHZ-ruh (/ˈɛzɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ezra” in a sentence?
Here is “Ezra” used in a sentence: “Ezra Pound was an influential American poet.”
What part of speech is “Ezra”?
“Ezra” is a name.
Is “Ezra” a common word?
“Ezra” is an uncommon word in modern English.
