Hesed

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Hesed Pronunciation

Hesed is pronounced HEH-sed /ˈhɛ.sɛd/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew chesed/hesed, 'loving-kindness; steadfast love; mercy; grace' — a central biblical word for God's covenant love; a virtue/word-name; we note the sacred conceptLow

In 30 seconds: Loving-kindness; steadfast love; mercy: Hesed is Hebrew. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'HEH-sed').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew chesed/hesed, 'loving-kindness; steadfast love; mercy; grace' — a central biblical word for God's covenant love; a virtue/word-name; we note the sacred concept

U.S. rank (2024)#7394 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 25

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Hesed comes from Hebrew chesed/hesed, 'loving-kindness; steadfast love; mercy; grace' — a central biblical word for God's covenant love (a virtue/word-name; we note the sacred concept). A lyrical, devout name (said 'HEH-sed').

In the U.S. it appears in faith-centered families. Rare, loving-kindness at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Hesed (chesed) means 'loving-kindness; steadfast love; mercy; grace' in Hebrew — a central biblical word for God's covenant love — a lyrical, devout virtue-name (we note the sacred concept; said 'HEH-sed').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Hesed — sacred concept noted

Variations

ChesedHesedh

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Hebrew Virtue-name

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Mercy— a fellow virtue word-name

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Yared— shares the -ed ending

Jarred— shares Hesed's Hebrew roots

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Hesed?

Hesed is pronounced HEH-sed (/ˈhɛ.sɛd/). Press play above to hear Hesed said aloud.

How do you say Hesed?

Hesed is said HEH-sed (/ˈhɛ.sɛd/). Press play above to hear Hesed said aloud.

What does the name Hesed mean?

Hesed is Hebrew for 'loving-kindness; steadfast love; mercy' — a central biblical word for God's covenant love. We note the sacred concept.

Is Hesed a boy or girl name?

Hesed is used here as a boy's name; as a virtue-name it suits either.

How popular is Hesed?

Hesed is a very rare name in the U.S.