Kadesh Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Kadesh

"An ancient city of the Levant, located on or near the headwaters or ford of the Orontes river."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1994 👥 25 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
An ancient city of the Levant, located on or near the headwaters or ford of the Orontes river.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
25
Life Path
Number 3

📖 What Does Kadesh Mean?

Qadesh, Qedesh, Qetesh, Kadesh, Kedesh, Kadeš and Qades come from the common Semitic root "Q-D-Š", which means "sacred."

🌐 Wikipedia summary Read full article ↗

Qadesh, Qedesh, Qetesh, Kadesh, Kedesh, Kadeš and Qades come from the common Semitic root "Q-D-Š", which means "sacred."

Root Element
Kadesh
Core Meaning
"An ancient city of the Levant, located on or near the headwaters or ford of the Orontes river."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Kadesh

K 2
A 1
D 4
E 5
S 1
H 8
SUM 3
3
Life Path
Creativity & Expression
6
Soul Urge
Nurturing & Responsibility
6
Personality
Nurturing & Responsibility

Life Path 3 — Creativity & Expression: Charismatic, artistic, and highly communicative.

📊 Kadesh in Numbers

25 US bearers
1994 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Kadesh" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "An ancient city of the Levant, located on or near the headwaters or ford of the Orontes river.".

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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)

~25 people named Kadesh in the US. Peaked in 1994 with 5 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Kadesh?

The Life Path number for Kadesh is 3, associated with Creativity & Expression. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 6.

Is Kadesh a boy or girl name?

Kadesh is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Kadesh in the US?

Approximately 25 people in the United States are named Kadesh. The name peaked in 1994 with 5 recorded uses.

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