Names Hoshen

Hoshen

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Hebrew
Meaning
Hoshen is the Hebrew word for the breastplate worn by the High Priest in ancient Israel. It was adorned with precious stones, each representing one of the Twelve Tribes of Israel.
Scripts(How to write)
חֹשֶׁן,
חושן(Hebrew)

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Hoshen Name meanings & History

Hoshen is the Hebrew word for the breastplate worn by the High Priest in ancient Israel. It was adorned with precious stones, each representing one of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Hoshen is the priestly breastplate, who was a sacred breastplate worn by the High Priest of the Israelites. 12 different precious stones were placed in it against the twelve tribes and it was placed on the chest of the High Priest. Stones that can be found in it include Odem, Sapir, Leshem, Shoham, Achlama, Bareket and Yahalom.

Zodiac Sign of Hoshen: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Hoshen:

H: Hobnobbing,Hope,Hyper,Heart's Desire,Haggle

O: Ostentatious,Obstinate,Organized,Obsessive,Obsolete

S: Sex,Social Standing,Status,Sensuality,Security,Success,Solidity

E: Enliven,Expressive,Entertain,Environment,Exaggerate,Enlighten

N: Neat,Nitpicking,Nervous,Nagging,Nutrition,Neurosis,Nice

Hoshen is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Serious name