The name Hezekiah is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as hɛzəˈkaɪə. This name has Hebrew origins and means "Yahweh strengthens". The spelling includes a silent "h" at the beginning and the unique combination of "z" and "k" in the middle. The "a" sound in the first syllable is represented by the letter "e" due to English's irregular spelling rules. This name has been popular among biblical figures and continues to be used today.