Chosen

At a Glance: Name: Chosen – Meaning: selected, especially by divine favor – Origin: English (word name, past participle of 'choose', from Old English cēosan) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: CHOH-zin

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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

Phonetic: CHOH-zin   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2003–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Chosen mean?

Selected, especially by divine favor. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/chosen)

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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