Uriah Name Meaning

The name Uriah is of Hebrew origin and it means "God is light" or "Yahweh is my light." Uriah is used predominantly in the Hebrew and English languages. This biblical name finds its roots in the Old Testament of the Bible where Uriah the Hittite was a soldier in King David's army. The unfortunate story of Uriah in the Bible, who was the husband of Bathsheba, brought some disfavor to this name in the past.

In terms of famous personalities, there are several prominent individuals named Uriah. Uriah Smith Stephens was the founder of a 19th-century American labour union, Knights of Labor. Uriah Hall is a well-known Jamaican-American professional mixed martial artist. Uriah Heep is also the name of a popular British rock band from the 70s, though it is not an individual's name.