Achaz

The masculine first name Achaz is derived from the Hebrew biblical name Jehoahaz. It can be directly translated as 'the Lord possesses' and 'the Lord has seized.'

What does the name Achaz mean?

Achaz is a masculine first name that is regarded as a short form of the Hebrew biblical Jehoahaz. Its translation is 'the Lord possesses' and 'the Lord has seized.' The name has its roots in the Ancient Hebrew word yeho'acház (יְהוֹאָחָז), which means 'God has held' and 'God possesses.' In the Old Testament, Jehoahaz was the son of King Josiah. The name also gained popularity through Saint Achatius, a martyr and helper from the 2nd century. Variants of the name include Joahaz, Achatz, Achas, Ahas, and Achatius.

Where does the name Achaz come from?

The first name Achaz has Ancient Hebrew roots and means 'the Lord possesses.'

How do you pronounce Achaz?

The pronunciation of Achaz is two syllables and concise. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'A-chas' [ˈaxats], with the 'ach' sound standing out with a rough, guttural intensity. The strong -z at the end provides a clear closure. This gives Achaz a rugged and characterful impression - Old Testament, strict, and impressive.

When is the name day of Achaz?

The name day for Achaz is celebrated on June 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Achaz is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 10,904th. The global popularity and frequency of Achaz are interesting in terms of its rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Hazi

Famous people

• Achaz Holscher (theologian)
• Achaz von Buchwaldt (equestrian)