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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Selected, especially by divine favor
- Origin
- English (word name, past participle of 'choose', from Old English cēosan)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- CHOH-zin
Chosen is an English word name, taken directly from the past participle of 'choose' (Old English cēosan), and it carries the meaning "selected, especially by divine favor." As a boy's name it's pronounced CHOH-zin, and it has a bold, say-what-it-means quality that sets it apart from softer, more traditional options.
Meaning & Origin of Chosen
Meaning: Selected, especially by divine favor.
Origin: English (word name, past participle of 'choose', from Old English cēosan).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Chosen
CHOH-zinIPA /ˈtʃoʊzən/
Popularity of Chosen
Chosen hit its highest point on the SSA list in 2024, ranked #619 with 459 boys given the name — the strongest it's shown in SSA records going back to 2003.
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FAQ
What does the name Chosen mean?
Selected, especially by divine favor. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Chosen?
Chosen is pronounced CHOH-zin (IPA: /ˈtʃoʊzən/).
Is Chosen a popular name right now?
Chosen is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #619 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2003–2024.)
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