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Enoch

EE-nuhk
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Enoch (name) means a male given name, notably a figure from the Book of Genesis said to have been taken up to heaven without dying. Example: “Their son was named Enoch, after his great-grandfather.”

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A male given name, notably a figure from the Book of Genesis said to have been taken up to heaven without dying.
"Their son was named Enoch, after his great-grandfather."
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Etymology

From Hebrew Chanokh, via Greek Henokh and Latin Enoch.

Origin: Latin

Frequently asked questions

What does “Enoch” mean?
The word “Enoch” means a male given name, notably a figure from the Book of Genesis said to have been taken up to heaven without dying.
How do you pronounce “Enoch”?
“Enoch” is pronounced EE-nuhk (/ˈiːnək/ in IPA).
How do you use “Enoch” in a sentence?
Here is “Enoch” used in a sentence: “Their son was named Enoch, after his great-grandfather.”
What part of speech is “Enoch”?
“Enoch” is a name.
Where does the word “Enoch” come from?
The word “Enoch” comes from Latin. From Hebrew Chanokh, via Greek Henokh and Latin Enoch.