Cohen name - Meaning of Cohen

Cohen name - Meaning of Cohen

Gender

Masculine

Lucky Number

9

Usage

English, Hebrew

Pronounced

KO-ən

Cohen Meaning

From a common Jewish surname which was derived from Hebrew (kohen) meaning "priest". This surname was traditionally associated with the hereditary priests who claimed descent from the biblical Aaron. Cohen is the English version of the Hebrew name “Kohen” which means "a priest" in Hebrew. Not everyone bearing the name Cohen, however, are members of the priestly class, as many Jews changed their names to Cohen to avoid serving in the Russian army because priests were exempted from service.

Cohen Related Names
Variant: Coen