Jesus

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Today, Jesus is one of the most common baby names (popularity 92/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

The name Jesus originates from the Hebrew name Yeshua (יֵשׁוּעַ), which means 'Yahweh is salvation.' It is a contraction of the earlier form Yehoshua (Joshua). The name gained prominence through Jesus of Nazareth, the central figure of Christianity, who is believed by Christians to be the Messiah and Son of God. The Greek form Iēsous (Ἰησοῦς) was used in the New Testament, and it was later adapted into Latin as Iesus. The name has been widely used in Christian cultures for centuries, symbolizing faith, salvation, and divine grace.