Hosea
Meaning of Hosea
Originating from the Hebrew language, the name Hosea is predominantly used for baby boys. It has a strong biblical association as it is derived from the Hebrew word "hoshea," meaning "salvation" or "deliverance." In the Bible, Hosea was a prophet who lived during the 8th century BCE and his book in the Old Testament bears his name. The name Hosea has been consistently used throughout history and remains popular today. It is pronounced as HO-zee-uh in both American English (/hoʊzi-ə/) and British English (/hoʊzi-ə/), while in Spanish it is pronounced as oh-SEH-ah (/o-ˈse-a/). Variations of this name include Hoshea.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as HO-zee-uh (/hoʊzi-ə/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as oh-SEH-ah (/o-ˈse-a/)
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Notable People Named Hosea
| Hosea Lorenzo Williams was a prominent American civil rights leader, activist, minister, businessman, and politician, known for his close association with Martin Luther King Jr. and his work with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. |
| Hosea Thompson Botts was an American attorney and politician who served as Mayor of Tillamook, Oregon from 1905 to 1907. |
| Hosea Kutako - Chief Hosea Katjikururume Komombumbi Kutako was an early Namibian nationalist leader and a founder member of Namibia's first nationalist party, the South West African National Union (SWANU). |
| Hosea Lot Holcombe (1780–1841) was a Baptist evangelist and missionary, known as Alabama's first church historian, and the President of the Alabama Baptist Convention from 1833 to 1838. |
| Hosea T. Lockard was an African-American Criminal Court Judge in Tennessee, known for his upbringing during segregation and his dedication to justice. |
