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Henok

♂ Boy

Pronounced HEH-nok /ˈhɛ.nɔk/Medium

Meaning: The Ethiopian and Amharic form of Enoch, from the Hebrew Chanokh, 'dedicated; trained; initiated.' In scripture Enoch 'walked with God, and was not, for God took him' — and the Book of Enoch is part of the canon of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, which gives the name particular standing in Ethiopia.Medium

In 30 seconds: The Ethiopian form of Enoch: Henok means 'dedicated' (said 'HEH-nok'). Rooted in scripture and in Ethiopian tradition.
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Origin HighAmharic, Hebrew, Ethiopian
MeaningThe Ethiopian and Amharic form of Enoch, from the Hebrew Chanokh, 'dedicated; trained; initiated.' In scripture Enoch 'walked with God, and was not, for God took him' — and the Book of Enoch is part of the canon of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, which gives the name particular standing in Ethiopia.
U.S. rank (2023)#10108 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 318

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819892023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Henok is the Amharic and Ethiopian form of Enoch, from the Hebrew Chanokh, 'dedicated; trained; initiated.' In Genesis, Enoch walks with God and is taken up without dying — a figure of quiet mystery. The Book of Enoch is preserved in the canon of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, and Henok remains a well-loved name in Ethiopia and Eritrea. We note that heritage with respect. Rare in the U.S. (said 'HEH-nok').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Ethiopian and Eritrean families. Rare, scriptural, and rooted.

Did you know? Henok is the Ethiopian form of Enoch — 'dedicated' — and the Book of Enoch is part of the canon of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, which gives the name special standing there (said 'HEH-nok').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Henok — Amharic/Ethiopian form of Enoch; Book of Enoch in Ethiopian canon

Variations

EnochHanochHenoq

Nicknames

HenNoki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Henok mean?

Henok is the Ethiopian form of Enoch, from the Hebrew for 'dedicated; trained.'

How do you pronounce Henok?

It's said HEH-nok /ˈhɛ.nɔk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Henok a boy or girl name?

Henok is a boy's name.

How popular is Henok?

Henok is rare in the U.S. and far more familiar in Ethiopia and Eritrea.

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