| Meaning | salvation |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ho-sea |
Hosea, a name of Hebrew origin, carries with it a timeless and profound meaning – "salvation" or "deliverance." Its historical and spiritual roots make it a name that imparts strength and hope to any child who bears it. With variations like Hoshea and Osee, Hosea reflects a sense of tradition while also standing out with its unique charm.
Hosea is a name that transcends cultures and languages, and it has been borne by notable individuals who have left their mark on various fields. From civil rights leaders to athletes and artists, the name Hosea boasts a diverse range of personalities who have carried its legacy forward.
Whether you choose to use the full name or affectionate nicknames like Hos or Hosey, Hosea is a name that carries a sense of purpose and significance. As you welcome a baby boy named Hosea into your family, you're giving him not just a name, but a timeless connection to a rich heritage and a promising future filled with the spirit of salvation.
| Hose |
| Ozzy |
| Sea |
| Hosea Williams | American civil rights leader |
| Hosea Kutako | Namibian national hero and freedom fighter |
| Hosea Ballou | American Universalist clergyman |
| Hosea Rosenberg | Winner of "Top Chef - New York" |
| Hosea Taylor | Jamaican sprinter |
| Hosea Gear | New Zealand rugby player |
| Hosea Cheung | Chinese-American physicist |
| Hosea Mundi | Tanzanian politician |
| Hosea Sanders | American news anchor and reporter |
| Hosea L. Williams | American politician and civil rights activist |
| Hosea Sang | Kenyan long-distance runner |
| Hosea Burton | British professional boxer |
| Hosea Ștefănescu | Romanian poet and translator |
| Hosea McDonald | Canadian football player |
| Hosea Knowlton | American politician and businessman |
| Hosea Love | American politician and educator |
| Hosea Chanchez | American actor |
| Hosea Bell | American jazz saxophonist |
| Hosea Matthews | Character in the video game "Red Dead Redemption 2" |
| Hosea Slate | Character in the novel "Big Sky Mountain" by Linda Lael Miller |
| Hosea Bateman | Character in the TV series "Cedar Cove" |
| Hosea Walton | Character in the novel "The Test" by Patricia Gaddis |
| Hosea Hankins | Character in the TV series "Deadwood" |
| Hosea Williams | Character in the TV series "The Sopranos" |
| Hosea Baker | Character in the novel "Wild and Free" by Kirsten Osbourne |
| Hosea Blackwood | Character in the TV series "When Calls the Heart" |
| Hosea Krauss | Character in the novel "The Truest Thing About You" by David Lomas |
| Hosea Taylor | Character in the novel "No Child of Mine" by Susan Lewis |
| Hosea Loomis | Character in the TV series "Dead Like Me" |
| Hosea Briggs | Character in the TV series "Weeds" |
| Hosea Ives | Character in the novel "Blink of an Eye" by Ted Dekker |
| Hosea Biglow | Character in the poem "The Biglow Papers" by James Russell Lowell |