Uziel is a Hebrew biblical name meaning God is my strength.
Uziel is a name from the Hebrew Bible, usually understood to mean "God is my strength" or "my strength is God," from the elements 'oz or uz, meaning strength, and El, meaning God. Like many ancient Hebrew names, it compresses theology into a personal form: not just an identifier, but a statement of trust and relationship. The name appears in biblical genealogies and priestly lineages, which gives it a venerable scriptural footing even if it has never been among the most common biblical names in English-speaking use.
In the Hebrew Bible, Uziel is borne by several figures, including a Levite connected with the family of Kohath. That places the name within the sacred administrative and ritual world of ancient Israel. Because it is biblical but relatively uncommon, Uziel has often appealed to communities looking for a scriptural name outside the most familiar repertoire.
In Jewish tradition, names of this kind can carry a scholarly, ancestral dignity; in later Christian and broader global use, Uziel has also benefited from the modern revival of distinctive Old Testament names. Its perception has evolved interestingly over time. Where older generations might have heard it as austere or heavily biblical, many modern parents hear it as strong, rare, and melodious, with the fashionable -el ending shared by names like Gabriel and Daniel.
In Spanish-speaking and Latin American contexts, Uziel has also gained noticeable use, giving it a broader cultural life beyond specifically Jewish communities. The result is a name with ancient theological roots, quiet literary gravity, and a modern appeal built on strength, clarity, and rarity.