Hosanna

ho-ZAN-uh

Hebrew

"deliver us"

Hosanna Origin and Meaning

The name Hosanna is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "deliver us".

In the New Testament, Hosanna was exclaimed by those around Jesus when he first entered Jerusalem, making this an exuberant and spiritual choice. A possible alternative for Susanna or Hannah, it was given to more than 100 girls in a recent year in the US. Associated with the hymn "Give Me Joy In My Heart", Hosanna would fit in with the likes of Halo, Chosen, Shepherd, Blessing, and Messiah.

International variations include the Italian Osanna, the Croatian and Romanian Ozana, and the French Osanne and Ozanne.

Popularity of the name Hosanna

• 852 Nameberry 2025
• 875 Unique 2023

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Famous People Named Hosanna

• Hosanna Noelle Leilani Kabakoro, Miss Idaho Teen USA 2010