Ozi

Ozi is a Greek and Latin form of the biblical name Uzzi, found in translations of the Old Testament such as the Septuagint and the Vulgate.

Etymology

The underlying Hebrew name Uzzi (עֻזִּי) is derived from the element ʿoz meaning "strength" or "power," producing the meaning "my power." In the Greek and Latin Bibles, the original Hebrew consonants were preserved, adapting the name into Ozi.

Notable Bearers

In the Old Testament, several minor figures bear the name Uzzi — a grandson of Issachar (1 Chronicles 7:2–3), a descendant of Aaron (1 Chronicles 6:5–6, Ezra 7:4), and a son of Bela (1 Chronicles 7:7).

Related Forms

Modern Hebrew uses the form Uzi, now familiar as a given name. English Bibles usually retain the Hebrew Uzzi rather than the classicized Ozi.

• Meaning: "my power"
• Origin: Hebrew
• Type: Greek/Latin biblical form
• Usage: Greek Bible, Latin Bible