The baby name Ozem is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈoʊzəm/ (OH-zem).
Ozem is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Ozem is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈoʊzəm/ (OH-zem).
Ozem is Hebrew in Origin.
Ozem is a Hebrew given name deriving from the noun ōzem (Hebrew: עֹצֶם), tied to the Semitic root ʿ-ṣ-m “to be strong/firm.” It conveys senses of strength, might, vigor, and sometimes “abundance” or “substance.” Standard English pronunciation is OH-zem.
In the Hebrew Bible, Ozem appears as the sixth son of Jesse and brother of King David (1 Chronicles 2:15), giving the name an understated yet authentic biblical pedigree. Outside scripture it has remained uncommon, surfacing occasionally among English-speaking Protestants who favored Old Testament names and in scattered Jewish use. Contemporary parents sometimes choose it for its concise sound and robust meaning. Spelling/romanization variants include Ozem (the usual English Bible form) and Otzem (reflecting modern Israeli transcription of צ as “tz”). A related short form is Oz, which shares the same strength-derived root.
Ozem is a genuine rarity. We count just 12 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 9 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #923 | 3 | 15,035 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Ozem is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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