Azaria

Azaria is a given name and, less commonly, a surname. It is a variant form of the Hebrew name Azariah, meaning “Yahweh has helped.” The name combines Yahweh, the personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible, with a root related to helping or assistance, a pattern common in ancient Hebrew onomastics. Azaria is found as a shortened form of Azariah in English transliteration and in other languages, and it may be used as a standalone given name in its own right.

As a given name, Azaria has appeared in English-speaking countries and elsewhere, often drawing on biblical or Hebrew naming traditions. The form is relatively uncommon but has been borne by individuals in public life and in fiction.

As a surname, Azaria is best known from Hank Azaria (born 1964), an American actor and voice performer renowned for work on The Simpsons. The surname is relatively uncommon and may reflect various onomastic influences, including Jewish, Sephardic, or Mediterranean patterns, depending on family history.

In biblical usage, the related form Azariah appears as several figures in the Hebrew Bible; Azaria is encountered as a variant in translations and modern name lists. Related names include Azariah, Azarias, and other forms built on the same root. The name’s usage varies by culture and era, but it remains linked to the motif of divine assistance.