ישעיהו
Yeshayahu
The Hebrew male given name for Isaiah is ישעיהו (Yeshayahu).
ישעיהו is used as a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name is composed of the verb stem for 'to save' (ישע) and the suffix 'hu' (הו), meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'.
How do you pronounce it?
Yeshayahu
Did you know?
- The name shares a deep linguistic connection to the name 'Joshua', which in Hebrew is יְהוֹשֻׁעַ.
- The pronunciation of the final ו (vav) can vary between traditional liturgical chanting and modern spoken Hebrew.
- The suffix הו is a characteristic of many ancient Hebrew names, creating a rhythmic ending that is now rare in new name creations.
Examples in context
- ישעיהו הוא חבר שלי.Yeshayahu hu khaver sheli.Isaiah is my friend.
- האם ישעיהו יגיע היום?Ha'im Yeshayahu yagi'a hayom?Will Isaiah arrive today?
- קראתי ספר על ישעיהו.Karati sefer al Yeshayahu.I read a book about Isaiah.
Example conversation
Maya and Ido are talking about a classmate.
- מאיה Mayaמי זה הילד החדש?Mi ze ha-yeled ha-chadash?Who is that new boy?
- עידו Idoקוראים לו ישעיהו.Kor'im lo Yeshayahu.His name is Isaiah.
- מאיה Mayaישעיהו נראה נחמד מאוד.Yeshayahu nir'a nechmad me'od.Isaiah seems very nice.
- עידו Idoכן, הוא באמת נחמד.Ken, hu be'emet nechmad.Yes, he really is nice.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ישעיהו, CC BY-SA 4.0.
