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חן


Meaning of the name חן

Chen is a short and meaningful Hebrew name that carries with it the charm and beauty of the Hebrew language. The word 'chen' appears numerous times in the Bible and rabbinic literature, with its primary meaning being grace, kindness, inner beauty, and pleasant demeanor. This is a name that expresses not only external beauty but especially unique character traits - the ability to endear oneself to others, generosity of spirit, and a personal charm that defies explanation. The name Chen represents the idea that true beauty emanates from within the soul, from good qualities and dignified behavior. In the Bible, the word 'chen' appears in many diverse contexts. 'To find favor (chen) in the eyes of' is a common biblical expression describing gaining affection and appreciation from an important person or from God. Noah, for example, 'found favor in the eyes of the Lord', which led to his salvation from the flood. Queen Esther 'obtained favor' in the eyes of Ahasuerus, thereby succeeding in saving her people. The concept of 'chen' in the Bible is connected to divine grace, blessing, and success in the eyes of both humans and God. The Book of Proverbs states: 'Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised', emphasizing the difference between superficial charm and true grace that stems from inner values. In Jewish culture, the name Chen carries special significance. It expresses the idea of 'abundance of influence' - a person's ability to positively affect their surroundings, to arouse affection and sympathy. In Kabbalah, chen is connected to the sefirah of Chesed (loving-kindness) and to the concept of divine grace that is revealed in the world. The name represents the idea that every person carries within them a divine spark that manifests in inner beauty and spiritual magnetism. In modern times, the name Chen has become very popular in Israel, for both girls and boys, thanks to its brevity, melodic beauty, and profound meaning. It is considered both a modern and classic name, combining ancient tradition with contemporary freshness.

The name חן with vowels

חֵן

The name חן in English

Chen | Hen | Chenn

חן is mainly suitable for

Boy and Girl

Is the name חן considered international

No

Origin of the name חן from the Bible

Genesis 6:8 - But Noah found favor (chen) in the eyes of the Lord

Origin of the name חן from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, chen is connected to the sefirah of Chesed and to the flow of divine abundance into the world. The name represents the divine spark within each person, the ability to illuminate and influence one's surroundings with inner light. Chen is an expression of spiritual magnetism and inner beauty that stems from connection with the divine source.

Gematria value for the name חן

58

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8

ח

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50

ן

Numerology value for the name חן

4

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8

ח

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50

ן

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58

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5

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8

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13

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1

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3

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4

Famous people named חן

Chen Amsalem - Israeli actress | Chen Lieberman - Israeli actor | Chen Aharoni - Israeli actress | Chen Shiloni - Israeli musician | Chen Tal - Israeli footballer

Total times the name חן was registered

18559 times

Graph of the name חן

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022