Azariah

[ az-uh-rahy-uh ]

/ ˌæz əˈraɪ ə /

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noun

Uzziah. 2 Kings 15:1–7.

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Origin of Azariah

From Hebrew ʿzăryāh, ʿzăryāhū “God helps”

Azariah di Rossi, on the other hand, is immortalized by his spirit rather than his actual contributions to historical literature.
Chapters on Jewish Literature|Israel Abrahams
Within half a mile of the synagogue are the sepulchres of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, each covered with a large cupola.
Early Travels in Palestine|Arculf et al.
I made that suit of clothes for Cap'n Azariah, myself,' he says, 'and he died afore I got half my pay for it.
Fair Harbor|Joseph Crosby Lincoln
The college therefore chose a very young member, Eleazar ben Azariah, who at that time must have been only in his sixteenth year.
History of the Jews, Vol. II (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz

The keen critic and scholar, Azariah de Rossi, is one of the literary giants of his period.
Jewish Literature and Other Essays|Gustav Karpeles