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At a Glance
- Meaning
- From the Hebrew imperative 'save!' (of the verb 'to save')
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- hoh-ZAY-uh
Hosea comes from Hebrew, drawn from the imperative form of the verb 'to save' — literally meaning 'save!'. It's a name with real weight behind it, straightforward in origin even if it isn't common today. For a parent who wants a name with a clear root, Hosea fits that bill.
Meaning & Origin of Hosea
Meaning: From the Hebrew imperative 'save!' (of the verb 'to save').
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Hosea
hoh-ZAY-uhIPA /hoʊˈzeɪə/
Popularity of Hosea
Hosea saw its widest use back in 1885, when it ranked #360 with 24 babies given the name. By 2024 it had fallen to #2343, with just 60 recorded — a name that's held on in small numbers across more than a century of Social Security data.
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FAQ
What does the name Hosea mean?
From the Hebrew imperative ‘save!’ (of the verb ‘to save’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Hosea?
Hosea is pronounced hoh-ZAY-uh (IPA: /hoʊˈzeɪə/).
Is Hosea a popular name right now?
Hosea peaked at #360 in 1885 and is ranked #2343 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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