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The first name Jesaja is of biblical origin and derives from the ancient Hebrew Yesha'yahu (יְשַׁעְיָהוּ). The German translation of the name is 'Yahweh has helped', 'Yahweh is salvation', 'Yahweh is redemption', or 'Yahweh is healing'.
What does the name Jesaja mean?
Jesaja, a male first name, has its roots in the Bible and comes from the ancient Hebrew Yesha'yahu (יְשַׁעְיָהוּ). The meaning of the name in German is 'Yahweh has helped', 'Yahweh is salvation', 'Yahweh is redemption', and 'Yahweh is healing'. The name is composed of the ancient Hebrew elements yasha' (יָשַׁע), meaning 'to save', 'to secure', 'to help', or 'to free', and yah (יָה), the name of the Hebrew God. In the Old Testament, Jesaja was the son of Amoz and is considered one of the most significant prophets who predicted many calamities. Variants of the name include Esaias, Isaiah, Isaia, Isaias, Izaya, Isaija, Isaja, Isajah, and Izaiah.
Where does the name Jesaja come from?
The name Jesaja has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'Yahweh has helped'. The components of the word consist of yasha' (יָשַׁע), meaning 'to save', 'to secure', 'to help', or 'to free', and yah (יָה), which represents the name of the Hebrew God. The language is Biblical Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Jesaja?
Jesaja has a three-syllable and vowel-rich structure. In German pronunciation, it is typically pronounced as 'Je-sa-ja' [jeˈzaːja], starting with a clear E sound. The middle syllable has a long A sound, and the open ending '-ja' gives the name a soft note. Jesaja conveys a spiritual and melodic impression – a name with a harmonious structure and gentle aura.
When is the name day of Jesaja?
The name days for Jesaja are May 9 and July 6.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Jesaja enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 786th on the list of most common male first names. In the last ten years, it has been given as a first name about 370 times, placing it 1,069th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,255th.
Nicknames & pet names
Jaja / Jesi / Jessa / Jesse
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Famous people
- Jesaja ben Mali (Scholar)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jesaja
Where does the name Jesaja come from?
The name Jesaja has its roots in ancient Hebrew and is anchored in Biblical Hebrew.
What does the name Jesaja mean?
Jesaja means 'Yahweh has helped' and is composed of the elements 'yasha'', which means 'to save' or 'to help', and 'yah', the name of the Hebrew God.
How popular is the name Jesaja?
Jesaja enjoys steady popularity, especially in religious and cultural contexts, being used in various forms.