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Ezra

Ezra is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name עזרא (Ezra), meaning "help" or "helper". In the Bible, Ezra is a scribe and a priest who led a group of Judean exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem and helped to rebuild the Temple. The name is also associated with the Book of Ezra in the Old Testament, which tells the story of Ezra's leadership and religious reforms. In Persian, the name is translated as ازرا (Azra), and in Arabic, it is عزرا (Uzra). The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often carrying connotations of wisdom, leadership, and religious devotion. In modern times, the name Ezra has seen a resurgence in popularity, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Ezra
Figure in early Jewish history
Ezra
Ezra is the main character of the Book of Ezra. According to the Hebrew Bible, he was an important Jewish scribe (sofer) and priest (kohen) in the early Second Temple period. In the Greek Septuagint, the name is rendered as Ésdrās, from which the Latin name Esdras comes. His name is probably a shortened Aramaic translation of the Hebrew name עזריהו‎, meaning "Yah helps".
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