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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Hesed is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 73.68% and females 26.32%, based on recent birth statistics.
The popularity of the name has increased by 116.67% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Hesed in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
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.