"And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Hosanna Meaning in the Bible
Hosanna
girl
Hosanna means "Save now; Save, we pray", a girl's name of Hebrew origin. Hosanna appears in the King James Bible, and Matthew 21:9 is the passage most often tied to it. Hosanna cries to the Son of David — prayer turned to praise, palms waving, the soul whose plea for salvation becomes a hymn in the highest.
Is Hosanna in the Bible?
Yes — Hosanna appears in the King James Bible, including Matthew 21:9.
Pronunciation:/ho-ZAN-uh/
OriginHebrew
MeaningSave now; Save, we pray
What does Hosanna mean?
Hosanna is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Save now; Save, we pray". Hosanna is the cry of Palm Sunday — save now, O LORD.
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What does Hosanna mean in the Bible?
Hosanna means "Save now; Save, we pray" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Hosanna is the cry of Palm Sunday — save now, O LORD. 'And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.' Hosanna is a prayer that became a praise.
Where does Hosanna appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Hosanna is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Matthew 21:9. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity."
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Which books of the Bible mention Hosanna?
Hosanna is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Hosanna?
Hosanna cries to the Son of David — prayer turned to praise, palms waving, the soul whose plea for salvation becomes a hymn in the highest.
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Word Meaning
Hosanna (הוֹשַׁעְנָא (Hosha'na))
A cry of praise meaning 'Save us!' or 'Save, we pray!'
Strong's
Strong's G5614 — Hosanna
הוֹשַׁעְנָא (Hosha'na) • A cry of praise meaning 'Save us!' or 'Save, we pray!'
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Hosanna name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Hosanna
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Hosanna?
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