Choshen: meaning of the Hebrew name
חוֹשֶׁן
Pronounced KHO-shen
- Unisex
- Hebrew
Meaning of Choshen
Choshen is written חושן or חשן in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
חושן Unisex, Hebrew
Choshen is the breastplate of judgment, set with twelve precious stones, that the High Priest wore over his heart. A name for boys and girls that expresses splendor and distinction.
חשן Girl, Hebrew
The choshen mishpat, the breastplate set with twelve precious stones that the High Priest wore over his heart. A unique name expressing preciousness and holiness.
Choshen in Hebrew
Choshen is written חושן in Hebrew (with vowel points: חוֹשֶׁן). Other spellings: חשן. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- חHet
- וVav
- שShin
- נNun
Gematria value: 364 (Het 8 + Vav 6 + Shin 300 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningthe high priest's breastplate
- PronunciationKHO-shen
- Hebrewחושן
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsחשן
Popularity in Israel
Choshen 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 Choshen
What does the name Choshen mean?
Choshen is the breastplate of judgment, set with twelve precious stones, that the High Priest wore over his heart. A name for boys and girls that expresses splendor and distinction.
How do you pronounce Choshen?
Choshen is pronounced KHO-shen in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Choshen in Hebrew?
Choshen is written חושן in Hebrew (with vowel points: חוֹשֶׁן). Other spellings: חשן.
What is the gematria of Choshen?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling חושן adds up to 364 (Het 8 + Vav 6 + Shin 300 + Nun 50).
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