Cohen
Priest
Hebrew, Irish
Boy · C
Cohen
“Priest”
About this name
Cohen is the Hebrew word for a priest, the hereditary line of temple priests traced to Aaron. Cohen is also an Irish surname name, an anglicised form of names such as O Cadhain, which gives the name two distinct roots.
Cohen has a popularity score of 65 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is pronounced KOH-en. It is traditionally associated with Jewish. It is associated with themes of Faith and Heritage. Its listed personality traits are Reverent and Grounded. It has 2 syllables and 5 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Kohen, Aaron and Cohan.
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What does the name Cohen mean?
The name Cohen means "Priest."
What origin is the name Cohen?
Cohen has Hebrew and Irish origins.
Is Cohen a boy or girl name?
Cohen is traditionally a boy's name.
How do you pronounce Cohen?
Cohen is pronounced KOH-en.
Is Cohen popular?
Cohen has a popularity score of 65 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue.
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