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Oz

Gender-neutral · Hebrew · Short name

Meaning
Brave, of the courageous, of the divine

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
OZ
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew and Turkish; meaning debated, often brave or divine strength.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew, Turkish, English

Commonly used in: Israel, Turkey, United States

Alternate spellings

  • OzHebrew / Turkish

    Same spelling; no common variant.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Amos Oz

    1939–2018

    Israeli writer and novelist, born Amos Klausner.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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