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Hiskia represents a Jewish-Hebrew form of the name Ḥizqiyahu (חִזְקִיָהוּ). The male first name has the meanings "my strength is JHWH" and "JHWH has made me strong."
What does the name Hiskia mean?
Hiskia is a Jewish-Hebrew variation of the name Ḥizqiyahu (חִזְקִיָהוּ). The name means "my strength is JHWH" and "JHWH has made me strong". Its roots can be found in the two ancient Hebrew elements ḥazaq (חָזַק), meaning "strength" or "power", and yah (יָהּ), which stands for "name of the Hebrew God". Other variants include Hezekiah, Hizkiah, Chiskia, and Ezekias.
Where does the name Hiskia come from?
The etymology of Hiskia is ancient Hebrew, with the meaning "my strength is JHWH". The ancient Hebrew
How do you pronounce Hiskia?
Hiskia is pronounced approximately like 'His-kee-ah'.
Popularity
In Germany, Hiskia is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2017, when it reached 3,867th place. Over the last ten years, Hiskia has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,103rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,284th.
Famous people
- Hiskia (King) (King of Judah)
Frequently asked questions about the name Hiskia
What is the origin of the name Hiskia?
Hiskia has its roots in ancient Hebrew, composed of the elements ḥazaq, meaning "strength", and yah, which stands for the name of the Hebrew God.
What does the name Hiskia mean?
The name Hiskia means "my strength is JHWH" or "JHWH has made me strong" and expresses a deep spiritual connection.
How popular is the name Hiskia?
Hiskia is a rare but traditionally rooted name that is valued in Jewish communities, but is less common in the broader society.