Boaz

Boaz is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word בֹּעַז (Boʿaz), which means "swiftness" or "strength is within." In the Bible, Boaz is a wealthy landowner from Bethlehem who marries Ruth, a Moabite woman, after she gathers grain in his fields. This story is recounted in the Book of Ruth and is significant in Jewish and Christian traditions. The name Boaz is also associated with one of the two pillars that stood at the entrance of Solomon's Temple, as described in the First Book of Kings. In Arabic, the name is translated as بوعز (Buʿaz), and in Spanish, it is Booz. The name has been used in various cultures and has appeared in literature, such as in Victor Hugo's play Booz endormi (Sleeping Boaz).