Boaz was a man of wealth and integrity who showed kindness to Ruth, a poor foreign widow, and became her kinsman-redeemer — marrying her and restoring her family. Through their son he became an ancestor of King David and of Jesus.
A picture of redemption and generosity, Boaz is a strong, distinctive name enjoying a modern revival.
Variants & nicknames
Boas
Boaz in the Bible
And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband’s, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz.