Eshed: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֶשֶׁד
Pronounced EH-shed
Meaning of Eshed
An eshed is a rushing waterfall, from the phrase "the slope of the streams" (eshed hanechalim) in the Torah.
And the slope of the valleys That inclineth toward the seat of Ar, And leaneth upon the border of Moab. -
וְאֶשֶׁד הַנְּחָלִים אֲשֶׁר נָטָה לְשֶׁבֶת עָר וְנִשְׁעַן לִגְבוּל מוֹאָב׃
Eshed in Hebrew
Eshed is written אשד in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶשֶׁד). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- שShin
- דDalet
Gematria value: 305 (Alef 1 + Shin 300 + Dalet 4)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningwaterfall
- PronunciationEH-shed
- Hebrewאשד
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Eshed 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 Eshed
What does the name Eshed mean?
An eshed is a rushing waterfall, from the phrase "the slope of the streams" (eshed hanechalim) in the Torah.
How do you pronounce Eshed?
Eshed is pronounced EH-shed in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Eshed in Hebrew?
Eshed is written אשד in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶשֶׁד).
Is Eshed a biblical name?
Yes. Eshed appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Numbers 21:15.
What is the gematria of Eshed?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אשד adds up to 305 (Alef 1 + Shin 300 + Dalet 4).
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