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Enoch

EE-nok

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

The Story of Enoch

Before recorded history, a man walked with God and was taken to heaven, and his name still echoes for the child you are about to know.

Enoch is a name of profound biblical origin, stemming from the Hebrew 'Chanoch' meaning 'dedicated' or 'initiated'. The figure of Enoch in the Book of Genesis is celebrated for his piety, noted as walking with God for 300 years before being divinely taken. This ancient name, whispered through millennia of religious and cultural traditions, carries the weight of spiritual connection and foresight.

There's a certain gravity in whispering 'Enoch' in the quiet moments with your newborn son. It sounds like a promise, a dedication to a path. You already sense a deep wisdom in him, a quiet understanding that this name seems to embrace. It feels like a mantle of responsibility, a spiritual initiation that you are bestowing.

What It Means

Enoch is a Hebrew name meaning 'dedicated' or 'initiated'. It is a biblical name, borne by a figure in the Book of Genesis.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Enoch Powell

    British politician and classical scholar

Personality Traits

WiseSpiritualResponsibleDisciplined

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Peak Year

#375 in 2023

Total Births

12,759

First Recorded

1880

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