Messiah

Messiah Meaning & Origin

About Messiah
The name Messiah is of Hebrew origin and holds significant religious connotations. It is derived from the Hebrew word "māšîaḥ," meaning "anointed one" or "savior." In various religious traditions, Messiah refers to a prophesied figure who is believed to bring salvation, deliverance, or liberation to humanity. The name is often associated with Jesus Christ in Christianity, who is considered the Messiah and the Son of God.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Messiah are male.

Messiah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -10.31% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 S AY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/məˈsaɪə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Messiah in Braille

Here's how to represent Messiah in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Messiah in braille

How to Spell the Name Messiah in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Messiah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Messiah in sign language

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