Anoch
Hebrew · Not verified · 2 syllables
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About the name Anoch
Anoch is a variant spelling of Enoch, derived from the Hebrew name חנוך (Ḥanokh), meaning "dedicated" or "initiated." The name has Semitic linguistic roots and relates to the Hebrew verb "to dedicate" or "to train."
The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, notably from the biblical figure Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah who was said to have been taken directly to heaven without experiencing death, and appears prominently in Jewish apocryphal literature and Christian scripture.
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Etymology
Anoch is a variant spelling of Enoch, derived from the Hebrew name חנוך (Ḥanokh), meaning "dedicated" or "initiated." The name has Semitic linguistic roots and relates to the Hebrew verb "to dedicate" or "to train."
The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, notably from the biblical figure Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah who was said to have been taken directly to heaven without experiencing death, and appears prominently in Jewish apocryphal literature and Christian scripture.
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