Uzzi

Uzzi is a unique gender-specific name, and it is given mainly to boys. Uzzi has biblical references and is derived from the Hebrew word 'Uzzi'. The meaning of Uzzi is 'my strength', or 'power', and implies the strength people receive from God. Several minor characters in the Old Testament shared this first name. The descendant of Aaron, who served as the highest priest of Israel, is called Uzzi. The Samaritan Genealogical Record says Uzzi Ben Shashal served as the third Samaritan High Priest, the successor of Bukki. He hid Mishkan, the tent sanctuary of the desert wanderer, in a cave on the Gerizim. According to Greek and Latin mythology, Uzzi was one of the chief priests and the head of the house of Jedaiah, who oversaw the dedication of the walls of Jerusalem. Some world-famous personalities also share the first name Uzzi. Uzzi Ornan is a linguist and social activist in Israel. Alin Adrian Demeter, better known by his stage name Uzzi is a Romanian hip-hop artist.