📖 About Esdras
Esdras is a Hellenized and Latinized form of the Hebrew name Ezra, meaning "help" or "helper." The name gained prominence through the biblical Books of Esdras, which recount the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian exile. Widely used across Romance-language traditions, Esdras carries connotations of wisdom, faith, and scholarly devotion.
📍 Details
- OriginHebrew
- Gender♂ Male
- MeaningVariant of Ezra. Help, helper
🔀 Variants & Related Names
⭐ Famous People
- Esdras Parra — Venezuelan poet, essayist, and literary critic known for her experimental prose and contributions to Latin American literature
- Esdras Minville — Influential Canadian economist and social thinker who championed Quebec economic nationalism in the mid-20th century
- Esdras de Souza Carvalho — Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder in the Campeonato Brasileiro