(a) (i) The names of Hosea's three children were Jezreel, Not Pitied (La Ruhamah) and Not my People (Lo-Ammi)
(ii) The first son was named Jezreel, symbolizing that God was going to punish the house of Jehu for the blood of Jezreel (and put an end to the kingdom of Israel). The second was named 'Not Pitied', meaning that the Lord would no longer love or have pity on the house of Israel because of their sins. The third child 'Not my People', meaning that the people of Israel were no longer regarded as God's people, neither would God be their God.

(b) Names are significant in our society, through the following ways: The name of a child indicates the circumstances surrounding the birth. Names point to the position I title held by parents at the time of birth. Names point to the desire of parents — what they want their children to be. Names are given in remembrance of the ancestors. Names determine the position of the child in the family. In commemoration of important events in the family I village. Names indicate ethnic I tribal I religious identity.