Hesed

Hesed Meaning & Origin

About Hesed
The name "Hesed" is of Hebrew origin and holds a significant meaning in various religious and cultural contexts. Derived from the Hebrew word "chesed," it translates to "kindness," "mercy," or "loving-kindness." In Jewish tradition, Hesed represents one of the ten divine attributes, symbolizing God's boundless love, compassion, and grace towards humanity. It is also used as a given name, reflecting the desire for a child to embody these qualities or as a reminder of the importance of kindness and compassion in one's life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Hesed is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 73.68% and females 26.32%, based on recent birth statistics.

Hesed Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 116.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HST
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 S T
🌐 IPA
/hesed*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hesed in Braille

Here's how to represent Hesed in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Hesed in braille

How to Spell the Name Hesed in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Hesed using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hesed in sign language

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