Given name

Heshbon

Heshbon is used as a given name. One Hebrew interpretation is “an industrious woman; one with great intelligence.”

Meaning & origin

What it means

One Hebrew interpretation is “an industrious woman; one with great intelligence.”

Where it comes from

An origin associated with this spelling is Hebrew.

See also 5

Names our sources mention alongside this one. They are related in story or meaning, not forms of this name.

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Hebrew

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Sibling ideas

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