Uriah

Uriah is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Uriyahu (Hebrew: אֻרִיָּהוּ), meaning "God is my light" or "the Lord is my light." The name is composed of two elements: Uri (light) and Yah (a short form of Yahweh, the name of the God of Israel). In the Bible, Uriah is most notably the name of a Hittite soldier in the army of King David, who was killed in battle after David had an affair with Uriah's wife, Bathsheba. The name has several variants and translations, including Urias in Spanish, Urias in Italian, and Urias in Portuguese. In French, the name is sometimes spelled Urias, while in German, it is Urias. The name has been used in various cultures and has been borne by several historical and fictional characters.