Uriah Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Uriah Name at a Glance

Name	Uriah
Meaning	God is my light; light of the Lord. Uriah Heep was the clerk in the novel 'David Copperfield', written by Charles Dickens.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Uriah Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Uriah means “God is my light; light of the Lord. Uriah Heep was the clerk in the novel 'David Copperfield', written by Charles Dickens”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Uriah Name Origin

Our database records Uriah under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Uriah a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Uriah is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Uriah

When considering Uriah for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.