حزقیال

Urdu

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew יחזקאל (y'ḥez'qel, “God strengthens”).

Proper noun

حزقیال • (hizqiāl) m (Hindi spelling हिज़क़ीआल)

1. (biblical) Book of Ezekiel
2. Ezekiel (Biblical prophet)

Usage notes

حزقیال is used almost exclusively in Catholic contexts. Urdu-speaking Protestants call Ezekiel حزقی ایل (hizqi-el).