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Hossana

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Pronounced hoh-ZAH-nah /hoˈza.na/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Hosanna, from Hebrew hoshia-na, 'save us, we pray' (Psalm 118), which passed through Greek into Christian liturgy. It is the cry of the crowds at Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and a fixed acclamation in Christian and Jewish worship. A name of real religious weight, which we note respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: Hossana is a spelling of Hosanna — Hebrew for 'save us, we pray', the great liturgical cry (said 'hoh-ZAH-nah').
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Origin MediumHebrew, Greek
MeaningA spelling of Hosanna, from Hebrew hoshia-na, 'save us, we pray' (Psalm 118), which passed through Greek into Christian liturgy. It is the cry of the crowds at Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and a fixed acclamation in Christian and Jewish worship. A name of real religious weight, which we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#14074
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Hossana spells Hosanna, from Hebrew hoshia-na — 'save us, we pray' — a verse of Psalm 118 taken up in Jewish worship at Sukkot and, in the Gospels, cried by the crowds welcoming Jesus into Jerusalem. It became a fixed acclamation of Christian liturgy. As a given name it is chosen for its devotional weight, which we note respectfully (said 'hoh-ZAH-nah').

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

Did you know? Hosanna began as a plea, not a cheer: Hebrew hoshia-na, 'save us, we pray'. Over time the cry for help became a shout of praise, sung on Palm Sunday and in the Sanctus (said 'hoh-ZAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Hossana — Hebrew hoshia-na 'save us, we pray'; Christian liturgical acclamation

Variations

HosannaHosanaHossanah

Nicknames

HosiAnnaSana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hossana mean?

Hossana spells Hosanna — Hebrew hoshia-na, 'save us, we pray' — the liturgical acclamation of Psalm 118 and of Palm Sunday.

How do you pronounce Hossana?

It's said hoh-ZAH-nah /hoˈza.na/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Hossana a religious name?

Yes — it is a liturgical acclamation used in Christian and Jewish worship, chosen as a name for its devotional weight. We note that respectfully.

How popular is Hossana?

Hossana is rare in the U.S.; Hosanna is the standard spelling.

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