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Jesus name meaning
First Name
234k
in the U.S.
since 1880
234k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
2k
in the U.S.
in 2010
2k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Jesus mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Jesus
User Submitted Origins
Hebrew
27%
Mexican
22%
Jewish
20%
Spanish
14%
English
10%
Greek
5%
Arabic
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Ohio, U.S., the name Jesus means "Gift of God or son of God".
- 6 people from all over the world agree the name Jesus is of Hebrew origin and means "Son of god".
- 2 people from the United States and Turkey agree the name Jesus is of English / Turkish origin and means "Son of the god".
- A user from Georgia, U.S. says the name Jesus is of Hebrew origin and means "God's son".
- According to 3 people from Alabama, U.S., the name Jesus is of Spanish origin and means "Gift of god".
- A submission from North Carolina, U.S. says the name Jesus means "Gift from god" and is of Mexican origin.
- According to a user from Canada, the name Jesus is of Greek origin and means "God Is Salvation".
- A user from North Carolina, U.S. says the name Jesus means "My god and lord".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Jesus is of Aramaic origin and means "The Savior or God with us".
- According to a user from Michigan, U.S., the name Jesus is of Jewish origin and means "God with us or Redeemer".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Je"sus
The Savior; the name of the Son of God as announced by the angel to his parents; the personal name of Our Lord, in distinction from Christ, his official appellation.
Note: ☞The form Jesu is often used, esp. in the vocative.
Etymology: L. Jesus, Gr. �, from Heb. Yēshūa'; Yāh Jehovah + hōshīa' to help
Other Dictionary Sources
- A teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
Wiktionary
From Middle English Jhesus, Iesus, from Latin Iēsūs, from Ancient Greek Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs), from Biblical Hebrew יֵשׁוּעַ (yēšū́aʿ), a contracted form of יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (yəhōšúaʿ, “Joshua”). The form יֵשׁוּעַ (yēšū́aʿ) is attested in some of the later books of the Hebrew Bible (Ezra–Nehemiah), and translated as Jeshua or Yeshua in some English editions (the former appearing in the King James Version). The Greek texts make no distinction between Jesus and Joshua, referring to them both as Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs).
In the Wycliffe Bible (Middle English), the forms used are Jhesus and Jhesu.
- Jesus of Nazareth, a religious figure whom Christians consider to be the son of God and call "Jesus Christ" in the belief that he is the Messiah, and whom Muslims believe to be a prophet.
- (historical, religion) One of a variety of persons or entities in western Manichaeism, of whom some correspond closely to the Christian conception of Jesus of Nazareth.
- A male given name from Spanish in Spanish culture; an anglicized spelling of Jesús.
- A male given name from Aramaic of Semitic origin.
- Jesus son of Sirach wrote the "Wisdom of Sirach"
- The Christian savior.
Jesus was also found in the following language(s): Afrikaans, Cebuano, Faroese, German, Latin, Middle High German, Norwegian, Portuguese, Scots, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Jesus
Notable Persons Named Jesus
Jesus
Jesus was born as the child of Mary (mother of Jesus) and Saint Joseph in 7 in Herodian Tetrarchy. He breathed his last breath in 30.
GG Allin
GG Allin was a punk rock, new wave music, and hardcore punk musician. He was most prominent from 1974 to 1993. GG was given the name Jesus Christ Allin on August 29th, 1956 in Lancaster, New Hampshire, U.S. GG is also known as GG. He passed away on June 28th, 1993.
Jesus in Islam
Jesus was born as the child of Mary in Islam in 7 in Bethlehem.
Jesús Navas
Jesús Navas is a soccer player for the Manchester City F.C., UD Los Palacios, Sevilla FC, Sevilla Atlético, Spain national under-21 football team, and Spain national football team. Jesús was born on November 21st, 1985 in Los Palacios, Spain.
Jesús Vallejo
Jesús Vallejo is a soccer player for the Real Zaragoza, Real Madrid C.F., Spain national under-16 football team, Spain national under-17 football team, and Spain national under-19 football team. Jesús was born on January 5th, 1997 in Zaragoza, Spain. Jesús is also known as Vallejo and Jesus.
Jesús Gámez
Jesús Gámez is a soccer player for the Atlético Madrid, Málaga CF, Atlético Malagueño, and Spain national under-23 football team. Jesús was born on April 10th, 1985 in Fuengirola, Spain.
- Jesús CoronaSoccer Player
- Jesús MalverdeSaint
- Jesús FrancoFilm Director
- Jesús MonteroBaseball
- Jesús Adrián RomeroSinger
- Jesús Rafael SotoArtist
- Jesús Quintero
- JesúsSoccer Player
- Jesús García CoronaRail Transport
- Jesús DátoloSoccer Player
- Jesús Zambrano GrijalvaPolitician
- Jesús MolinaSoccer Player
- Jesus Santiago Duran
- Jesús Huerta de SotoEconomist
Notable Persons With the Last Name Jesus
Notable Persons With the Last Name Jesus
Jesus
Jesus was born as the child of Mary (mother of Jesus) and Saint Joseph in 7 in Herodian Tetrarchy. He breathed his last breath in 30.
Gabriel Jesus
Gabriel Jesus is a soccer player for the Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Brazil national under-20 football team, and Brazil national under-23 football team. Gabriel was born on April 3rd, 1997 in São Paulo, Brazil. Gabriel is also known as Gabriel Jesus.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is a saint.
Wanda De Jesus
Wanda De Jesus is an actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1986 to present. Wanda was born on August 26th, 1958 in Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Juan Jesus
Juan Jesus is a soccer player for the Inter Milan, Sport Club Internacional, Brazil national under-20 football team, Brazil national under-23 football team, and Brazil national football team. Juan was born on June 10th, 1991 in Belo Horizonte. Juan is also known as Nunes Jesus and Juan Guilherme.
Zola Jesus
Zola Jesus is an electronic music, synthpop, gothic rock, ambient music, and experimental rock musician. She was most prominent from 2006 to present. Zola was given the name Nika Roza Danilova on April 11th, 1989 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Zola is also known as Danilova and Nika Roza.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Jesus | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 29.61% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 4.28% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 5.85% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 5.21% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.16% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 52.88% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Jesus
People with the last name Jesus are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino
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