Urdu

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Etymology

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

Proper noun

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حزقی ایل (hizqīelm (Hindi spelling हज़क़ी एल)

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

Usage notes

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حزقی ایل is used almost exclusively in Protestant contexts. Urdu-speaking Catholics call Ezekiel حزقیال (hizqiāl).