Kezia
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- Name
- Kezia
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The female first name Kezia has biblical roots and represents a variant of the name Keziah. It was adopted from English and derives from Hebrew origins. In its direct translation, the name means "the lovely fragrance" as well as "the cinnamon flower."
What does the name Kezia mean?
Kezia, a biblical female first name, derives from Keziah and has its origins in Hebrew. It is directly translated as "the lovely fragrance" and "the cinnamon flower." The origin is rooted in the ancient Hebrew term Qetzi'ah (קְצִיעָה), which refers to "cassia" or "cinnamon cassia" (a spice plant). In the Old Testament, Kezia is the name of one of the three daughters of the prophet Job, alongside Jemima, which means "dove," and Keren (Hapuch), which means "little horn." Kezia is the second-born daughter. More information can be found in the Bible, particularly in Job 42:12. Other variants of the name include Kessy, Kesia, Kizzie, and Kizzy. In English naming, Kezia has been common since the 17th century.
Where does the name Kezia come from?
The origin of the name Kezia is ancient Hebrew and means "the lovely fragrance." The ancient Hebrew root Qetzi'ah (קְצִיעָה) refers to cassia, also known as cinnamon cassia (a spice plant). The name is biblically Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Kezia?
The pronunciation of Kezia is three syllables and clearly structured. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Ke-si-a" [ˈkeːzi̯a] or [ˈkeːtsia], starting with a long E sound. The first syllable carries the main stress. The soft S or Z sound in the middle allows for a smooth transition, while the open A elegantly concludes the name. Kezia thus conveys a fine, modern sound – bright, clear, and graceful.
When is the name day of Kezia?
The name day for Kezia is celebrated on January 12 and February 23.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Kezia enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,358th in the list of the most common female first names. Kezia reached its best ranking in 2013, when it placed 1,679th. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 110 times, placing it 2,321st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,502nd.
Nicknames & pet names
Cat / Keks / Kezi / Kia / Kiki / Zia
Similar first names
Famous people
- Harriot Kezia Hunt (American physicist)
- Kezia Burrows (British actress)
- Keziah Jones (singer (male singer with a female first name)
Frequently asked questions about the name Kezia
What is the origin of the name Kezia?
Kezia has ancient Hebrew roots and means 'the lovely fragrance.' The root word Qetzi'ah (קְצִיעָה) refers to the spice plant cassia or cinnamon cassia.
What does the name Kezia mean?
The name Kezia is translated as 'the lovely fragrance' and 'the cinnamon flower' and has biblical origins, as Kezia is one of the daughters of the prophet Job in the Old Testament.
How popular is the name Kezia?
Kezia has been quite popular in English naming since the 17th century and is also used in various variants such as Kessy, Kesia, Kizzie, and Kizzy.