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Ezra is an ancient Hebrew name with profound and significant meaning - "help" or "helper". The name carries a message of support, assistance, and extending a helping hand to others, expressing values of social responsibility and care for the community. It is one of the central biblical names appearing in the Book of Ezra and the Book of Nehemiah, and is primarily identified with Ezra the Scribe, one of the most influential figures in Jewish history. Ezra the Scribe, who lived in the fifth century BCE, was a Jewish priest and scribe who led the second return to Zion from Babylon to the Land of Israel after the Babylonian exile. He is considered one of the renewers of Judaism and one who shaped Jewish identity for generations to come. Ezra the Scribe founded the Great Assembly, established the form of Jewish prayer, renewed the public study of Torah, and implemented important religious and social reforms. Jewish tradition also attributes to him the completion of writing the Torah and the introduction of the Assyrian script (square Hebrew script) instead of the ancient Hebrew script. Due to his extensive work, Ezra holds a special status in Jewish history and is considered the second most important figure after Moses. The name Ezra carries the character of spiritual leadership, wisdom, and devotion to the people and tradition. It expresses the values of education, Torah study, preservation of heritage, and contribution to society. In modern Israeli culture, the name Ezra has maintained stable popularity and is perceived as a classic and respected name. The youth movement "Ezra", founded in 1938, is named after Ezra the Scribe and works for religious-national education. The name is suitable for parents seeking a biblical name with deep meaning, combining ancient tradition with contemporary relevance, and expressing qualities of help, support, and moral leadership.

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Nehemiah 8:4 - And Ezra the scribe stood upon a wooden tower which they had made for the purpose

In Kabbalah, the name Ezra symbolizes divine assistance that comes to a person in times of crisis. The name carries an energy of spiritual support and represents the inner strength to renew and strengthen oneself. Ezra is connected to the Sefirah of Chesed (loving-kindness) and expresses the quality of giving and helping others, while maintaining a balance between spirituality and practicality. The name carries the power of renewal and spiritual regeneration.

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Ezra Dagan - Israeli actor | Ezer Weizman - seventh President of Israel | Ezra Pound - famous American modernist poet | Ezra Miller - American actor | Ezra Koenig - singer and musician, member of Vampire Weekend

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