ChristianBoyHebrew
Boaz: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“fleetness; in him is strength”
بوعز
בעז
What Boaz means
Boaz (بوعز, Hebrew בעז) is a Christian boy’s name that is most often explained as “fleetness; in him is strength”. Sources disagree; see below. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Boaz.
Boaz at a glance
- Meaning
- fleetness; in him is strength
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- boh-az
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 4
- First letter
- B · ب
Meaning of Boaz
- In English
- fleetness; in him is strength
- اردو میں معنی
- تیزی؛ اس میں طاقت ہے
Origin and history of Boaz
Meaning disputed
Easton gives 'fleetness'; older interpreters read 'in him is strength', from the pillar of that name in Solomon's temple.
Base wordHebrew Boaz
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
How to say and write Boaz
- Say it
- boh-az2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Boaz
- Urdu
- بوعز
- Original script
- בעז
- Known bearer
- Boaz, husband of Ruth
- Themes
- Strength
Sibling names for Boaz
Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Boaz.
- Bernadetteبرناڈیٹstrong as a bearGirlGermanic
- Berniceبرنیسbringer of victoryGirlGreek
- Bridgetبرجٹstrength; exalted oneGirlCeltic
- GabriellaگیبریلاGod is my strengthGirlHebrew
- Alexandraالیگزینڈراdefender of menGirlGreek
- Andreaاینڈریاbrave; courageousGirlGreek
- Audreyآڈریnoble strengthGirlEnglish
- BethanyبیتھنیMeaning disputedGirlHebrew
Names like Boaz
- Alexanderالیگزینڈرdefender of menBoyGreek
- Aloysiusالوشیسfamous warriorBoyGermanic
- Andrewاینڈریوmanly; braveBoyGreek
- Archibaldآرچیبالڈtruly bold; genuinely braveBoyGermanic
- Arnoldآرنلڈstrong as an eagle; eagle rulerBoyGermanic
- ArthurآرتھرMeaning disputedBoyCeltic
- Baldwinبالڈونbold friendBoyGermanic
- BarakباراکlightningBoyHebrew
- Bernardبرنارڈstrong as a bearBoyGermanic
- BrianبرائنMeaning disputedBoyCeltic
Questions about the name Boaz
What does the name Boaz mean?
Boaz means “fleetness; in him is strength”. This meaning is disputed; sources disagree. In Urdu: تیزی؛ اس میں طاقت ہے. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
Is Boaz a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Boaz is a boy’s name.
Is Boaz a Christian name?
Yes. Boaz is used by Christian families. It is of Hebrew origin. Easton gives 'fleetness'; older interpreters read 'in him is strength', from the pillar of that name in Solomon's temple.
How do you pronounce Boaz?
Say it “boh-az”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Boaz in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Boaz is written بوعز. In its original script: בעז.
Who is a famous person named Boaz?
Boaz, husband of Ruth
Is the meaning of Boaz verified?
Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.