Shosh: meaning of the Hebrew name

שׁוֹשׁ

Pronounced SHOSH

Meaning of Shosh

Shosh is a friendly Israeli short form of Shoshana, from shoshan, the lily flower. A short, warm name that has become a name in its own right.

Shosh in Hebrew

Shosh is written שוש in Hebrew (with vowel points: שׁוֹשׁ). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • שShin
  • וVav
  • שShin

Gematria value: 606 (Shin 300 + Vav 6 + Shin 300)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaninglily, rose
  • PronunciationSHOSH
  • Hebrewשוש
  • Syllables1

Popularity in Israel

Shosh 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 Shosh

What does the name Shosh mean?

Shosh is a friendly Israeli short form of Shoshana, from shoshan, the lily flower. A short, warm name that has become a name in its own right.

How do you pronounce Shosh?

Shosh is pronounced SHOSH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Shosh in Hebrew?

Shosh is written שוש in Hebrew (with vowel points: שׁוֹשׁ).

What is the gematria of Shosh?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שוש adds up to 606 (Shin 300 + Vav 6 + Shin 300).

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This name in Hebrew: שוש