Ezra
Hebrew for "help," from the same root as ezer.
Meaning and origin
Ezra comes directly from the Hebrew word for help, and belonged to the priest and scribe who leads the Jewish return from Babylonian exile in the Old Testament book that carries his name.
How to pronounce Ezra
| English (US) | EZ-ruh /ˈɛzrə/ |
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