Hesed Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Hesed

"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"

Multiple origins Origin Gender-Neutral 📈 Peak 2024 👥 36 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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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
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
36
Life Path
Number 5

📖 What Does Hesed Mean?

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.

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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.

Root Element
Hesed
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"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Hesed

H 8
E 5
S 1
E 5
D 4
SUM 5
5
Life Path
Freedom & Adventure
1
Soul Urge
Independence & Leadership
4
Personality
Stability & Hard Work

Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.

📊 Hesed in Numbers

36 US bearers
2024 Peak year
Gender-Neutral Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

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".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~36 people named Hesed in the US. Peaked in 2024 with 17 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Hesed?

The Life Path number for Hesed is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 4.

Is Hesed a boy or girl name?

Hesed is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 69% male and 31% female.

How many people are named Hesed in the US?

Approximately 36 people in the United States are named Hesed. The name peaked in 2024 with 17 recorded uses.

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