Jesus
/ˈdʒiː.zəs/noun
A central figure of Christianity, regarded as the Son of God and the awaited Messiah.
Did you know?The name 'Jesus' comes from the Hebrew 'Yeshua', meaning 'Yahweh saves', highlighting His role as a savior in both spiritual and historical contexts.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Semitic
Proto-Semitic
Yahweh
“The personal name of God, reflecting divine presence.”
Hebrew
Hebrew
Yeshua
“Derived from 'Yahweh saves', indicating a savior role.”
Greek
Greek
Iesous
“The Hellenized form of 'Yeshua', used in the New Testament.”
Old English
Old English
Iesus
“The Old English rendition of the Greek name.”
Modern English
English
Jesus
“The name widely recognized today, referring to the Christian figure.”