Chesed: meaning of the Hebrew name
חֶסֶד
Pronounced KHEH-sed
Meaning of Chesed
Chesed means generosity, compassion and unconditional love, as in the verse "the world is built on kindness".
For I have said: 'For ever is mercy built; In the very heavens Thou dost establish Thy faithfulness.
כִּי־אָמַרְתִּי עוֹלָם חֶסֶד יִבָּנֶה שָׁמַיִם תָּכִן אֱמוּנָתְךָ בָהֶם׃
Chesed in Hebrew
Chesed is written חסד in Hebrew (with vowel points: חֶסֶד). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- חHet
- סSamekh
- דDalet
Gematria value: 72 (Het 8 + Samekh 60 + Dalet 4)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningkindness
- PronunciationKHEH-sed
- Hebrewחסד
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Chesed was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
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 Chesed
What does the name Chesed mean?
Chesed means generosity, compassion and unconditional love, as in the verse "the world is built on kindness".
How do you pronounce Chesed?
Chesed is pronounced KHEH-sed in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Chesed in Hebrew?
Chesed is written חסד in Hebrew (with vowel points: חֶסֶד).
Is Chesed a biblical name?
Yes. Chesed appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Psalms 89:3.
What is the gematria of Chesed?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling חסד adds up to 72 (Het 8 + Samekh 60 + Dalet 4).
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