Zeke

/ziːk/ noun

Definition

A male given name, often a nickname for Ezekiel.

Etymology

Zeke is a shortened form of Ezekiel, which comes from Hebrew 'Yechezkel' meaning 'God strengthens' or 'God will strengthen.' The nickname became popular in English-speaking countries.

Kelly Says

The book of Ezekiel in the Bible is known for its absolutely wild visions—imagine describing a giant four-faced angel wheel on fire to someone who's never heard of such things before, and you've got the original Ezekiel experience.

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