What does Henok mean?

Henok means 'dedicated', 'consecrated', or 'experienced' in Ge'ez and Hebrew origins.

How do you pronounce Henok?

It is typically pronounced 'HEE-nock' or 'HEH-nock', depending on regional linguistic accents.

Is Henok a boy or girl name?

Henok is exclusively used as a masculine (boy) name.

Is Henok a biblical name?

Yes, it is the Ge'ez version of Enoch, a biblical figure mentioned in Genesis who 'walked with God'.

Henokሄኖክ

/HE-nok/

Ge'ezBoy

Henok is a Ge'ez boy's name pronounced /HE-nok/. Meaning 'dedicated' or 'experienced,' it is the name of a respected biblical figure in Ethiopian tradition.

Meaning of Henok

Meaning 'dedicated' or 'experienced,' it is the name of a respected biblical figure in Ethiopian tradition.

The name Henok is the Ge'ez and Amharic form of the Hebrew name Enoch, derived from the root 'hānakh', meaning 'to dedicate' or 'to train'. In the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo tradition, the name carries immense weight due to the Book of Enoch, a text preserved in its entirety only in Ge'ez, which portrays him as a scribe of judgment and a righteous antediluvian patriarch.

Origin: Ge'ez
Pronunciation: /HE-nok/

Cultural background

It is a highly popular and enduring name among Christian families in Ethiopia and Eritrea, often chosen to signify wisdom and spiritual devotion. In the diaspora, it remains a common identifier of Ethiopian and Eritrean heritage.

Variations & nicknames

Enoch
Henoc
Hénoc
Enok
Heni

Famous people named Henok

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

Henok Goitom
Professional footballer who played as a striker and managed the Eritrea national team.
Sport · 2003–present
Henok Mulubrhan
Professional road racing cyclist and two-time African Continental Champion.
Sport · 2020s–present
Henok Achido
Swedish rapper and musician of Eritrean descent.
Music · 2000s–present
Enoch (Henok) of Ethiopia
A biblical patriarch and central figure in the Ge'ez 'Book of Enoch'.
Religion · Antediluvian Period

Frequently asked about Henok

What does Henok mean?: Henok means 'dedicated', 'consecrated', or 'experienced' in Ge'ez and Hebrew origins.
How do you pronounce Henok?: It is typically pronounced 'HEE-nock' or 'HEH-nock', depending on regional linguistic accents.
Is Henok a boy or girl name?: Henok is exclusively used as a masculine (boy) name.
Is Henok a biblical name?: Yes, it is the Ge'ez version of Enoch, a biblical figure mentioned in Genesis who 'walked with God'.

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