| Meaning | justice of God |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Syllabification | Zed-e-ki-ah |
About Zedekiah
The name Zedekiah, with its rich Hebrew origin, carries profound meaning that resonates through time. Composed of the elements "zedek" and "yah," Zedekiah translates to "Yahweh is righteous" or "God is just." This name has historical significance as the moniker of the last king of Judah before the Babylonian exile, adding a layer of ancient heritage to its allure.
Zedekiah's essence is captured in its variations like Jedediah and Zedekias, offering parents a chance to choose the perfect name for their little one. In the realm of fiction, Zedekiah has left its mark as well, gracing characters in diverse universes from Marvel Comics to fantasy novels.
Choosing Zedekiah for your baby boy means embracing a name that carries virtue and depth, reflecting qualities of righteousness and divine justice. Its timeless aura and meaningful components make it a name that stands out while connecting to centuries of history. Whether inspired by biblical roots or fictional charm, Zedekiah is a name that holds both significance and charm for those seeking a name of profound meaning.
Nicknames for Zedekiah
| Zed |
| Dek |
| Deke |
| Zedek |
Famous People Named Zedekiah
| Zedekiah ibn Hassan | A medieval Jewish philosopher |
| Zedekiah | The last king of Judah before the Babylonian exile |
| Zedekiah Dunham | American politician and businessman |
| Zedekiah Ludwig von Borcke | Prussian officer in the American Civil War |
| Zedekiah Kilgrave | Character from the Marvel Comics universe |
| Zedekiah Otis | American Revolutionary War soldier |
| Zedekiah Berry | Canadian politician |
| Zedekiah Miller | American football player |
| Zedekiah Skilton | New Zealand cricketer |
| Zedekiah Solomon | Indian Jewish leader |
| Zedekiah S. Barstow | American politician |
| Zedekiah F. Carroll | American lawyer and politician |
| Zedekiah H. Gurney | American politician |
| Zedekiah Ludden | American businessman and politician |
| Zedekiah Dinsmore | American lawyer and politician |
| Zedekiah Cook | American clergyman and missionary |
| Zedekiah Storer | American politician and lawyer |
| Zedekiah Kidwell | American politician |
| Zedekiah McDaniel | American lawyer and politician |
| Zedekiah Cushing | American lawyer and politician |
Characters Named Zedekiah
| Zedekiah Killgrave | Purple Man - Marvel Comics character |
| Zedekiah Cobb | Character in Stephen King's "Under the Dome" |
| Zedekiah Wormwood | Character in the "Skulduggery Pleasant" series by Derek Landy |
| Zedekiah Lichter | Character in the anime "Black Bullet" |
| Zedekiah "Zed" Sage | Character in the TV show "Star-Crossed" |
| Zedekiah Bell | Character in the "Bones" TV series |
| Zedekiah "Zee" Rawlins | Character in the "In Death" series by J.D. Robb |
| Zedekiah Crowe | Warhammer 40,000 universe character |
| Zedekiah Landon | Character in the novel "Penny Plain" by O. Douglas |
| Zedekiah Grayson | Character in the "Gallagher Girls" series by Ally Carter |
| Zedekiah "Zed" Wilson | Character in the TV show "The Society" |
| Zedekiah Stone | Character in the "Crown Duel" series by Sherwood Smith |
| Zedekiah "Z" Bateman | Character in the "Z Rock" TV series |
| Zedekiah "Zed" Wolfe | Character in the "Alpha & Omega" series by Patricia Briggs |
| Zedekiah Harrow | Character in the "Foundling" series by D.M. Cornish |
| Zedekiah "Zed" Kurkowski | Character in the "Spy High" series by A.J. Butcher |
| Zedekiah "Zed" Yago | Character in the TV series "Lexx" |
| Zedekiah Osborn | Character in the novel "The Outcast" by Jolina Petersheim |
| Zedekiah "Zed" Dewhurst | Character in the "Four Dead Queens" novel by Astrid Scholte |