Chen: meaning of the Hebrew name
חֵן
Pronounced KHEN
Meaning of Chen
Chen means grace and favor, a beauty that touches the heart. From the biblical phrase "Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord," it is a short, bright name for a boy or a girl.
But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.
וְנֹחַ מָצָא חֵן בְּעֵינֵי יְהֹוָה׃
Chen in Hebrew
Chen is written חן in Hebrew (with vowel points: חֵן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- חHet
- נNun
Gematria value: 58 (Het 8 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninggrace
- PronunciationKHEN
- Hebrewחן
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
Chen last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2014, at #143 (85 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | 143 | 85 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Chen
What does the name Chen mean?
Chen means grace and favor, a beauty that touches the heart. From the biblical phrase "Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord," it is a short, bright name for a boy or a girl.
How do you pronounce Chen?
Chen is pronounced KHEN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Chen in Hebrew?
Chen is written חן in Hebrew (with vowel points: חֵן).
Is Chen a biblical name?
Yes. Chen appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 6:8.
How popular is the name Chen in Israel?
Chen last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2014, at #143 (85 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Chen?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling חן adds up to 58 (Het 8 + Nun 50).
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