Boy name
Hosea name meaning
“salvation, deliverance from danger”
Hosea is a masculine name meaning “salvation” or “deliverance from danger”. It comes from the Hebrew name Hoshea and was transmitted through Greek and Latin forms. Alongside its use as a given name, Hosea is the name of a prophet and a book of the Old Testament.
What does Hosea mean?
Salvation, deliverance from danger
In Indonesian: keselamatan, pembebasan dari bahaya
Origin and cultural usage of Hosea
From Hebrew Hoshea, meaning salvation, transmitted through Greek and Latin forms. Hosea names a prophet and a book of the Old Testament.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Hosea
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hosea, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Hosea: salvation, deliverance from danger
- Vincent: victor, conqueror
- Silverius: of the forest
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Hosea Bonaventura Andrew
Meaning of each word
- Hosea: salvation, deliverance from danger
- Bonaventura: good fortune, good luck
- Andrew: manly, courageous
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Hosea Andrean
Meaning of each word
- Hosea: salvation, deliverance from danger
- Andrean: brave, manly
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Meaning of each word
- Marciano: related to the name Marcius
- Hosea: salvation, deliverance from danger
- Xavier: a new house
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Hosea Steve
Meaning of each word
- Hosea: salvation, deliverance from danger
- Steve: crown, wreath of honor
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Meaning of each word
- Hosea: salvation, deliverance from danger
- Dolly: gift of God
- Marcel: diminutive form of Marcus
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How to pronounce Hosea
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦴꦱꦺꦲ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮧᮞᮨᮃ |
Is Hosea a boy’s name?
Yes, Hosea is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Hosea ranks #4,099 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hosea
Famous people named Hosea
- Hosea Genongga · b. 1974
- Hosea Sanjaya · b. 1967
- Hosea Yedija Setiawan · b. 2007
FAQ about the name Hosea
What is the meaning of Hosea?
Hosea means salvation, deliverance from danger. From Hebrew Hoshea, meaning salvation, transmitted through Greek and Latin forms. Hosea names a prophet and a book of the Old Testament.
Is Hosea a boy’s name?
Yes, Hosea is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Hosea?
Hosea is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Hosea have?
Hosea has 3 syllables (Ho-se-a) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hosea?
Hosea ranks #4,099 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Hosea?
Some ideas: Hosea Vincent Silverius; Hosea Bonaventura Andrew; Hosea Andrean.
Famous people named Hosea?
Notable people named Hosea include Hosea Genongga, Hosea Sanjaya, Hosea Yedija Setiawan.
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