מְשִׁיחָא
m'šīḥāʿmasculine
The English phrase "Christ" can be translated into Aramaic as מְשִׁיחָא (m'šīḥāʿ). If unsure, use מְשִׁיחָא. Wiktionary also lists ܡܫܺܝܚܳܐ (m'šīḥāʿ).
Meaning: title for Jesus of Nazareth (name)
Ways to say it
| Aramaic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| מְשִׁיחָא | m'šīḥāʿ | masculine |
| ܡܫܺܝܚܳܐ | m'šīḥāʿ | Syriac, masculine |
The term is used as a title for Jesus of Nazareth.
What does it mean word for word?
The noun means "anointed one".
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form ܡܫܺܝܚܳܐ is specifically the Syriac variant.
How do you pronounce it?
m'šīḥāʿ
Did you know?
- Because the term refers to being smeared or rubbed with oil, some related linguistic roots in the region can also be found in words for 'massage' or 'rubbing'.
- While English speakers use 'Christ' primarily for Jesus, the Aramaic root can describe any 'anointed' figure, meaning the term was used for non-Christian leaders in antiquity.
- The Syriac form ܡܫܺܝܚܳܐ uses a distinct alphabet that evolved from Aramaic and is still used today by the Syriac Orthodox and Maronite churches.
Example sentences for Aramaic are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their faith in a cafe.
- Rosyאַנְתְּ תַּלְמִידָא דִּמְשִׁיחָא?Ant talmida di-Mshikha?Are you a disciple of the Christ?
- Samiאִין, אֲנָא תַּלְמִידָא.In, ana talmida.Yes, I am a disciple.
- Rosyדָּא טָבָא.Da tava.That is good.
- Samiמְשִׁיחָא הוּא נוּהְרָא.Mshikha hu nuhra.The Christ is the light.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Christ” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
