Hebrew

Keziah

Pronounced kuh-ZY-uhShare

Meaning: Cassia, a fragrant spice

  • Girl
  • Familiar
  • Rising
  • 3 syllables

The story

Keziah is a biblical name for cassia, an aromatic plant. Its botanical meaning gives the old name a warm spice association.

Nicknames

  • Kezzie
  • Kizzy

Spellings & variants

  • Kezia
  • Ketziah
  • Kezzia

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Origins

Keziah comes from Hebrew.

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