Name Meaning & Origin
"Chesed is a Hebrew word that means 'kindness or love between people', specifically of the devotional piety of people towards God as well as of love or mercy of God towards humanity"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Chesed is a Hebrew word that means 'kindness or love between people', specifically of the devotional piety of people towards God as well as of love or mercy of God towards humanity. It is frequently used in Psalms in the latter sense, where it is traditionally translated as "loving kindness" in English translations.
Chesed is a Hebrew word that means 'kindness or love between people', specifically of the devotional piety of people towards God as well as of love or mercy of God towards humanity. It is frequently used in Psalms in the latter sense, where it is traditionally translated as "loving kindness" in English translations.
Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.
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Root element "Hesed" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Chesed is a Hebrew word that means 'kindness or love between people', specifically of the devotional piety of people towards God as well as of love or mercy of God towards humanity".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~36 people named Hesed in the US. Peaked in 2024 with 17 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Hesed is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 4.
Hesed is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 69% male and 31% female.
Approximately 36 people in the United States are named Hesed. The name peaked in 2024 with 17 recorded uses.
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