Jesus
Jesus is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Greek and Latin origin, meaning “God saves”.
| Meaning | God saves |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Greek and Latin |
| Pronunciation | heh-SOOS |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Mexico, Spain, Venezuela, Philippines |
Meaning and origin of Jesus
Jesús is the Spanish form of Jesus, from the Greek Iesous, a rendering of the Hebrew Yeshua, a short form of Yehoshua, 'Yahweh is salvation'. In English-speaking countries the name is generally avoided out of reverence, but in Spain, Portugal and Latin America it has long been an ordinary given name. Common nicknames include Chuy and Chucho in Mexico and Chus in Spain.
Is Jesus a Christian name?
Jesús is the name of Jesus Christ, central to Christianity. Spanish-speaking Catholics have long given it as a sign of devotion, often in compounds such as Jesús María.
How popular is Jesus?
A common name in Mexico, Spain and across Latin America.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jesus mean?
Jesus means 'God saves'. It is of Hebrew, via Greek and Latin origin.
Is Jesus a Christian name?
Jesús is the name of Jesus Christ, central to Christianity. Spanish-speaking Catholics have long given it as a sign of devotion, often in compounds such as Jesús María.
How do you pronounce Jesus?
Jesus is pronounced heh-SOOS.
Is Jesus a boy or girl name?
Jesus is usually a boy name.