Jesiah
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jesiah
Jesiah is a modern English variant of Josiah, derived from the Hebrew name Yeshayahu (יְשַׁעְיָהוּ), meaning "God is salvation" or "the Lord saves." The name is primarily used in Christian and Jewish communities, with historical prominence from the biblical King Josiah of Judah (7th century BCE) and the prophet Isaiah.
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Etymology
Jesiah is a modern English variant of Josiah, derived from the Hebrew name Yeshayahu (יְשַׁעְיָהוּ), meaning "God is salvation" or "the Lord saves." The name is primarily used in Christian and Jewish communities, with historical prominence from the biblical King Josiah of Judah (7th century BCE) and the prophet Isaiah.
Jesiah currently ranks #865 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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