Jesus

Je-sus · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    The central figure of Christianity, believed by Christians to be the Son of God and the Messiah.

  2. 2.

    Used as an exclamation of surprise, frustration, or emphasis.

  3. 3.

    A masculine given name, especially in Spanish-speaking cultures.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Jesus Christ — full name/title of Jesus, also used as exclamation
  • •
    in Jesus' name — phrase used in Christian prayer

Related words

See also: christ, christianity, god, joshua
Synonyms: Jesus Christ, christ, the Messiah

Etymology

From Late Latin "Iēsus," from Greek "Iēsous," from Hebrew "Yeshua" (a shortened form of "Yehoshua"), meaning "Yahweh is salvation" or "Yahweh saves." The name was common among Jews in the ancient world and is equivalent to "Joshua."