Kesheth as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kesheth

What is the meaning of the name Kesheth ?

The baby name Kesheth is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced keh-SHET (Hebrew: /keˈʃet/).

Kesheth is Hebrew in Origin.

Kesheth (Hebrew: קֶשֶׁת, also transliterated Keshet or Qeshet) is a Hebrew word-name meaning “bow,” referring to both the archer’s bow and the “rainbow.” It appears in Genesis 9 as the sign of the covenant. As a given name, Kesheth gained traction in modern Israel with the rise of nature and virtue names and is used for all genders, slightly more often for girls.

Variants include Keshet (modern), Qeshet (academic), and the older Anglicized Kesheth/Qesheth. In Hebrew astrology, Sagittarius is called Keshet, reinforcing the archer symbolism. The name conveys imagery of color, promise, and strength. While still uncommon outside Hebrew-speaking communities, it appeals to parents seeking a succinct, cross-cultural choice with luminous meaning.

⚙ Kesheth is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Kesheth appears only 1 time in total — found in 1 country. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.