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Hesed

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Pronounced HEH-sed /ˈhɛ.sɛd/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew chesed — one of the great theological words of the Hebrew Bible, usually rendered 'lovingkindness', 'steadfast love' or 'covenant faithfulness'. It names God's loyal, unearned love toward His people, and is used as a given name chiefly by Jewish and Christian families who know its weight. We note that respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: Hesed is Hebrew for 'lovingkindness' — steadfast covenant love, one of scripture's weightiest words (said 'HEH-sed').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew chesed — one of the great theological words of the Hebrew Bible, usually rendered 'lovingkindness', 'steadfast love' or 'covenant faithfulness'. It names God's loyal, unearned love toward His people, and is used as a given name chiefly by Jewish and Christian families who know its weight. We note that respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#14064 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Hesed (Hebrew chesed) is among the richest words in the Hebrew Bible, describing God's steadfast, covenant-keeping love — rendered 'lovingkindness' or 'mercy' in English Bibles. As a given name it is recent, used chiefly by Jewish and Christian families who choose it for its theological weight rather than its sound. We note that respectfully (said 'HEH-sed').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, weighty, and intentional.

Did you know? Translators have wrestled with chesed for centuries: 'mercy', 'lovingkindness', 'steadfast love' — none quite catches it. It is loyal love that keeps its promises, and it is a name chosen with intention (said 'HEH-sed').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Hesed — Hebrew chesed 'lovingkindness, steadfast love'

Variations

ChesedHesedahChessed

Nicknames

HesSedi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hesed mean?

Hesed means 'lovingkindness' or 'steadfast covenant love', from Hebrew chesed — one of the central theological words of the Hebrew Bible.

How do you pronounce Hesed?

It's said HEH-sed /ˈhɛ.sɛd/ — two syllables, stress on the first. In Hebrew the first sound is a throatier ch.

Is Hesed a religious name?

Yes — it carries real theological weight, naming God's loyal, promise-keeping love. Families choose it with intention, which we note respectfully.

How popular is Hesed?

Hesed is rare in the U.S., a deliberate and meaning-driven choice.

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