What does Ezra mean?
Ezra means “Helper, salvation”. It is a boy name of Hebrew origin, listed under the Christian faith in our collection.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Hebrew – see more Hebrew names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Faith: Christian
- Popularity: ranked #3727 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Ezra has 4 letters and 2 syllables, made of 2 vowels and 2 consonants (4 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Ezra with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
5Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): E=5 + Z=26 + R=18 + A=1 = 50. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 5 + 0 = 5. Result: 5.
Favorite colour
BlueThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Ezra has lucky number 5, so the colour is Blue.
Star sign
LeoOnly the first letter counts (E). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Ezra
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Ezra. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Ezra
Partner names that match Ezra by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Ezra + Jean = Ezan · Ezra + Leah = Ezah · Ezra + Ilse = Ezse
Sibling names for Ezra
Names that sit well next to Ezra: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Ezra
If Ezra is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Ezra (helper, salvation).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Ezra mean?
Ezra means “Helper, salvation” and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Ezra?
In our collection Ezra is listed as a name of Hebrew origin, associated with the Christian faith.
Is Ezra a boy or a girl name?
Ezra is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Ezra?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Ezra is 5, with the star sign Leo. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Ezra?
Ezra has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Ezra?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Ezra include Ez, Ezr, Ezry, Ezrie, Ezo.
Which names have a similar meaning to Ezra?
Names with a related meaning include Esra, Sandrine, Naseer, Alex, Zaheer, Alexis.