Hanoch: meaning of the Hebrew name
חֲנוֹךְ
Pronounced khah-NOKH
Meaning of Hanoch
Hanoch is linked to chinuch, education and dedication, and to renewal. In the Bible, Enoch "walked with God," a figure of innocence and closeness to the Creator.
And Enoch walked with God, and he was not; for God took him.
וַיִּתְהַלֵּךְ חֲנוֹךְ אֶת־הָאֱלֹהִים וְאֵינֶנּוּ כִּי־לָקַח אֹתוֹ אֱלֹהִים׃
Hanoch in Hebrew
Hanoch is written חנוך in Hebrew (with vowel points: חֲנוֹךְ). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- חHet
- נNun
- וVav
- כKaf
Gematria value: 84 (Het 8 + Nun 50 + Vav 6 + Kaf 20)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningdedicated, educated
- Pronunciationkhah-NOKH
- Hebrewחנוך
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Hanoch 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 Hanoch
What does the name Hanoch mean?
Hanoch is linked to chinuch, education and dedication, and to renewal. In the Bible, Enoch "walked with God," a figure of innocence and closeness to the Creator.
How do you pronounce Hanoch?
Hanoch is pronounced khah-NOKH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Hanoch in Hebrew?
Hanoch is written חנוך in Hebrew (with vowel points: חֲנוֹךְ).
Is Hanoch a biblical name?
Yes. Hanoch appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 5:24.
What is the gematria of Hanoch?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling חנוך adds up to 84 (Het 8 + Nun 50 + Vav 6 + Kaf 20).
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