Blessing
/blehsihng/ Western Unisex
Meaning & Origin
Blessing is a Western name meaning "A bestowal of divine favor or approval; a source of happiness or good fortune.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Austria, Bangladesh, BE. From Old English 'blēdsian' meaning 'to consecrate, make holy, give thanks', related to 'blōd' meaning 'blood', possibly from the ancient practice of marking something with blood in a religious rite.
Quick Facts
Language Western
Gender Unisex
Phonetic blehsihng
IPA blɛsɪŋ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as blehsihng. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Blessing
- · Blessing Offor - Nigerian Actress
- · Blessing Okagbare - Nigerian Track and Field Athlete
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