Jesus
Name Origin & Meaning
The Greek 'Iesous' is a transliteration of the Aramaic 'Yeshua,' itself a contraction of 'Yehoshua' (Joshua) — 'Yahweh is salvation.' The angel declared the name's meaning explicitly: 'you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.' Every letter of this name is a declaration that salvation belongs to God alone and comes through this one Person above all others.
First Biblical Appearance
“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”
The angel's declaration to Joseph — the name given before birth that defines the entire mission of the Incarnation.
Biblical Significance
Jesus of Nazareth is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of the entire Old Testament prophetic tradition. Born of a virgin in Bethlehem, he lived a sinless life, performed miracles that included healing the sick, raising the dead, feeding thousands, and calming storms. He was crucified under Pontius Pilate, buried, and rose bodily on the third day. He ascended to the Father and sent the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Christians confess him as Lord, Messiah, and the eternal Son of God — the second Person of the Trinity.
Notable Bearers
- Jesus of Nazareth, Son of God
Personality & Character
Prophetic illumination — the master number of spiritual awakening and visionary insight
Spiritual symbolism drawn from Scripture and tradition
Modern Variants
A Blessing for This Name
May the name that is above every name be the name upon your lips and written upon your heart. May you know the One who bears this name — not as history or doctrine but as living Lord — and may His salvation be your daily reality.