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Meaning, origin and history of the name Hosanna

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Gender Feminine

Usage Biblical

Pronounced Pron. /hoʊ.ˈzæn.ə/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the Aramaic religious expression הושע נא (Hoshaʿ na) meaning "deliver us" in Hebrew. In the New Testament this is exclaimed by those around Jesus when he first enters Jerusalem.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesOzana(Croatian) Osanne(French) Osanna(Italian) Ozana(Romanian)

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Entry updated October 6, 2024