Enos

Enos, also spelled Enosh in some translations, is a name that appears in several religious and secular contexts. In the Hebrew Bible, Enos is the third son of Seth and the grandson of Adam. He is part of the biblical generation that leads from Adam to Noah, appearing in the genealogy recorded in Genesis 5. According to the chronology in Genesis, Enos lived 905 years. The name is generally understood to mean something like “man” or “mortal” in Hebrew, reflecting the broader ancient Near Eastern naming conventions.

In the biblical narrative, Enos is notable primarily for his place in the early genealogies rather than for specific deeds. His son was Kenan (Cainan), continuing the lineage that culminates in Noah. Different Bible translations spell the name Enos or Enosh, with the form Enosh being common in Hebrew and some English translations.

Enos also appears in the Book of Mormon, where Enos is a prophet and the author of the short book named after him, the Book of Enos. In that text, Enos recounts a personal spiritual experience, his prayers, and his quest for righteousness under the guidance of God.

As a given name, Enos is used in English-speaking cultures and has appeared in various contexts as a male first name. The name has Hebrew origins and has spawned variants such as Enosh in some traditions.