chosen



Many are called but few are chosen.

Prov. Many people may answer a call for something, but only a few people are finally selected. (Biblical.) When it comes to getting into a good college, many are called but few are chosen.
See also: but, call, chosen, few, many

the chosen few

a small group of people who are treated differently or better than other people, often when they do not deserve it There's a special entrance with revolving doors for the chosen few in the company.
See also: chosen, few

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Aonghas-Scottish
Ascham['æskəm]
Raban-Ancient Germanic
EmmaEM-ə (English), EM-mah (Finnish), E-mah (German)English, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, Finnish, Dutch, German, An
Dariush-Persian
Silvanoseel-VAH-noItalian