Hosea

Hosea is a male first name that derives from the biblical name Hoshe'a (הוֹשֵׁעַ). The meaning of the name is "JHWH saves" or "salvation/liberation through JHWH/God."

What does the name Hosea mean?

The name Hosea, a male first name, comes from the biblical Hoshe'a (הוֹשֵׁעַ). Its meaning is "JHWH saves" or "salvation/liberation through JHWH/God." The origin of the name traces back to the ancient Hebrew word yashaʿ (יָשַׁע), which means "to save" and "to deliver." Hosea is mentioned as a prophet in the Old Testament or Tanakh.

Where does the name Hosea come from?

The etymology of Hosea shows that the name is of ancient Hebrew origin and carries the meaning "JHWH saves." The ancient Hebrew word yashaʿ (יָשַׁע) stands for "to save" and "to deliver." The language is Biblical Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Hosea?

The sound and pronunciation of Hosea are characterized by its three-syllable and vowel-rich structure. It is pronounced as "Ho-se-a" [hoˈzeːa] or [hoˈseːa], combining open and bright sounds. The long E in the middle syllable provides clarity, while the final A gives the name a gentle finish. Hosea conveys an impression of calm and dignity - melodic, tradition-conscious, and radiant.

Popularity

In Germany, Hosea is among the fairly popular first names. Currently, it ranks 2,308th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2023, reaching 1,405th. Over the last ten years, Hosea has been given as a first name about 120 times, placing it 2,140th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,513th.

Nicknames & pet names

Hosi / Hossi / Sea

Famous people

• Hosea Ballou (theologian from America)
• Hosea Chanchez (American actor)
• Hosea Macharinyang (Kenyan long-distance runner)
• Hosea Ratschiller (Austrian actor & cabaret artist)
• Hosea Taylor (American football player)