uriah

/ˈʊriəɪ, ˈʊriːə/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a biblical figure who was the father of Benaiah and a descendant of Hittite women (2 Samuel 23:8-39)

“According to the Bible, Uriah was a skilled warrior and a loyal soldier.”

2. noun

a variant of Uriah, used in some place names

“Uriah’s Bridge is a historic bridge in the United States.”

Synonyms

  • Uri
  • Uriah