Enos
Meaning of Enos
Enos is a male name with origins in Hebrew. It is derived from the Hebrew name חֲנוֹךְ (Chanokh), meaning "dedicated" or "initiated." Enos is associated with biblical figures, including a grandson of Adam and Eve who lived for 905 years. The name has a strong historical and religious significance. In terms of popularity, Enos has seen fluctuations over the years in the United States. While it may not be as commonly used today, it still maintains a level of familiarity and uniqueness.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as EE-nuhs (/ˈiːnəs/)
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Notable People Named Enos
| Enos Abijah Mills, an American naturalist and author, played a pivotal role in establishing Rocky Mountain National Park. |
| Enos Bradsher Slaughter, known as "Country," was a renowned American Major League Baseball right fielder, notably playing for the St. Louis Cardinals and achieving Hall of Fame honors. |
| Enos Milton Cabell is a former professional baseball player who played for several MLB teams and later worked as a special assistant to the General Manager of the Houston Astros. |
| Enos, the second chimpanzee launched into space by NASA, became the first and only chimpanzee to orbit the Earth on November 29, 1961. |
| Enos Kittredge Sawyer was a prominent American politician who held various leadership positions in New Hampshire. |
| Enos Bronson, a Yale College graduate, was an American writer and newspaper publisher who also served as the first head of Deerfield Academy. |
