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Cohen

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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage Jewish
Scripts כֹּהֵן(Hebrew)

Meaning & History

Means "priest" from Hebrew כֹּהֵן (kohen). It originally denoted one of the priestly tribe of Levi.

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musicians, religion, singers
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Entry updated May 29, 2020
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