Hezir as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Hezir

What is the meaning of the name Hezir ?

The baby name Hezir is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: HEH-zir (/ˈhɛzɪr/). Turkish Hızır: [hɯˈzɯr] (approx. 'huh-ZUR'). Arabic Khidr/Khizr: [xɪzr] or 'KHIZR'..

Hezir is Hebrew, Turkish in Origin.

Hezir is a biblical Hebrew name (Hebrew: Ḥezir/חֵזִיר), attested in 1 Chronicles 24 as head of one of the 24 priestly courses and echoed in Second Temple inscriptions on the “Tomb of the Sons of Hezir” in Jerusalem. The usual scholarly derivation is from Hebrew ḥazir, “boar” or “swine,” yielding a meaning like “wild boar.” Some propose connection with the verb ḥ-z-r “to return,” giving “one who returns,” but this is less widely accepted. Pronunciation typically KHEH-zeer.

Usage has been rare as a given name; it functioned chiefly as a priestly house name in ancient Israel and occurs sporadically in post-biblical records. Variant transliterations include Hezir, Chezir, Chezîr, and Ḥezir; do not confuse with Hazir in Arabic or South Asian contexts (“ready/present”), which is etymologically separate. Modern bearers may choose Hezir for its deep biblical roots and distinctive, rugged imagery.

⚙ Hezir is extremely rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 17 recorded uses, across 8 countries.