Henok
ሄኖክ
/ he-NOHK /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Spiritual
Meaning & Etymology
Dedicated
Dedicated
Etymology
Derived from the Ge’ez root hnk, meaning ‘to dedicate’ or ‘consecrate’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > South Semitic > Ethiopian Semitic
Cultural context
Henok is a name of significant religious importance in Ethiopian Orthodox tradition, often associated with the Biblical figure Enoch.
Symbolism
The name symbolises dedication and spiritual commitment, often linked to religious devotion and piety.
Religious reference
Genesis 5:18-24 (Biblical figure Enoch)