Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Salvation, 'Salvation' or 'deliverance'
Pronunciation: hoh-SEE-uh, /hoʊˈsiə/, HH OW S IY AH
Popularity Rank: #27,639
Originating from the Hebrew name Hoshea, meaning 'salvation' or 'deliverance'. In the Old Testament, Hosea was a prophet who married a prostitute as a symbol of God's unending love for the unfaithful Israel.
The name Hosea is of Hebrew origin and means Salvation, 'Salvation' or 'deliverance'. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Hosea is commonly found in Nigeria, South Africa, United States of America, and 36 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: hoh-SEE-uh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /hoʊˈsiə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH OW S IY AH
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Hosea is recorded 1,338 times globally, ranking it as the 27,639th most common name worldwide.
Hosea is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 557 occurrences, making it the 1,880th most popular name in the country.
In Namibia, the name Hosea is found among 1 in every 1054 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #1,880 | 1 : 2,082 |
| South Africa | #5,143 | 1 : 8,496 |
| United States of America | #9,662 | 1 : 8,454 |
| Namibia | #402 | 1 : 1,054 |
| Malaysia | #28,820 | 1 : 71,092 |
| Hong Kong | #10,841 | 1 : 20,203 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Hosea from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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