Cohen

Cohen is a surname and a given name of Jewish origin, derived from the Hebrew word kohen (כהן), meaning "priest." In Jewish tradition, a Cohen is a descendant of Aaron, the first High Priest of the Israelites. The name is deeply rooted in Jewish history and religion, signifying a hereditary priestly lineage. In Hebrew, the term kohen is used to refer to a priest, and the feminine form is kohenet (כהנת). The surname Cohen is common among Jewish communities worldwide and has various transliterations and translations in other languages, such as Kohn in German, Cohen or Kohen in French, and Kogan in Russian. The name has been widely adopted and adapted, reflecting the diasporic journey of Jewish people throughout history.