Hod: meaning of the Hebrew name
הוֹד
Pronounced HOD
Meaning of Hod
Hod means splendor and glory, as in Psalms: "Honor and majesty are before Him." In the Bible it is also the name of a man from the tribe of Asher. A short name for boys and girls expressing nobility and inner radiance.
Bezer, and Hod, and Shamma, and Shilsha, and Ithran, and Beera.
בֶּצֶר וָהוֹד וְשַׁמָּא וְשִׁלְשָׁה וְיִתְרָן וּבְאֵרָא׃
Hod in Hebrew
Hod is written הוד in Hebrew (with vowel points: הוֹד). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- הHe
- וVav
- דDalet
Gematria value: 15 (He 5 + Vav 6 + Dalet 4)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningsplendor
- PronunciationHOD
- Hebrewהוד
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
Hod 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 Hod
What does the name Hod mean?
Hod means splendor and glory, as in Psalms: "Honor and majesty are before Him." In the Bible it is also the name of a man from the tribe of Asher. A short name for boys and girls expressing nobility and inner radiance.
How do you pronounce Hod?
Hod is pronounced HOD in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Hod in Hebrew?
Hod is written הוד in Hebrew (with vowel points: הוֹד).
Is Hod a biblical name?
Yes. Hod appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Chronicles 7:37.
What is the gematria of Hod?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling הוד adds up to 15 (He 5 + Vav 6 + Dalet 4).
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