Henos

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How to Pronounce Henos

Pronounced HEH-nos /ˈhɛn.ɒs/Medium

Meaning: An Ethiopian form of the Hebrew name Enosh (a grandson of Adam in Genesis), 'mortal, man, mankind.' A biblical, heritage-rich name.Low

In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Henos — a form of Enosh, 'mortal, man' (Hebrew) (said 'HEH-nos'). An Ethiopian form of Enosh, which we note.

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Origin LowHebrew, Amharic

MeaningAn Ethiopian form of the Hebrew name Enosh (a grandson of Adam in Genesis), 'mortal, man, mankind.' A biblical, heritage-rich name.

U.S. rank (2021)#9148 ↗ Rising

2021 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 42

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Henos is a form of Enosh, 'mortal, man'; a biblical heritage name (said 'HEH-nos').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, biblical, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Henos is an Ethiopian form of the Hebrew name Enosh — a grandson of Adam in Genesis — meaning 'mortal' or 'mankind' (said 'HEH-nos').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Henos — form of Enosh (Genesis); 'mortal, man'

Variations

EnoshEnos

Nicknames

Hen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Henos mean?

Henos is an Ethiopian form of the Hebrew name Enosh, meaning 'mortal' or 'man'; Enosh appears in Genesis.

How do you pronounce Henos?

It's said HEH-nos /ˈhɛn.ɒs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Henos a boy or girl name?

Here Henos is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Henos?

Henos is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.