यीशु
YeeshuChristian usage, Hindi
Jesus is यीशु (Yeeshu) among Hindi-speaking Christians. Other people often say ईसा मसीह (Eesa Maseeh), and the form यीशु मसीह (Yeeshu Maseeh) means Jesus Christ.
Meaning: Jesus of Nazareth (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| यीशु | Yeeshu | Christian usage, Hindi |
| ईसा मसीह | Eesa Maseeh | general usage |
| यीशु मसीह | Yeeshu Maseeh | full name |
The adjective ईसाई (eesaai) means Christian, as in ईसाई धर्म (eesaai dharm), meaning the Christian religion.
Which one should you use?
यीशु (Yeeshu) is the usual name in Hindi Bibles and churches. ईसा (Eesa) is the older and more general name, and Christians are also called ईसाई (eesaai).
Did you know?
- In Hindi Christmas is also called बड़ा दिन (bada din), which literally means "the big day".
Examples in context
- यीशु मसीह का जन्मदिन क्रिसमस पर मनाया जाता है।Yeeshu Maseeh ka janmadin Christmas par manaya jaata hai.The birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated at Christmas.
- ईसा मसीह ने प्रेम का संदेश दिया।Eesa Maseeh ne prem ka sandesh diya.Jesus Christ gave a message of love.
Example conversation
A teacher explains Christmas to her class.
- Teacherक्रिसमस पर लोग यीशु को याद करते हैं।Christmas par log Yeeshu ko yaad karte hain.At Christmas people remember Jesus.
- Studentक्या यह बड़ा दिन भी कहलाता है?Kya yeh bada din bhi kehlaata hai?Is it also called the Big Day?
- Teacherहाँ, हिंदी में इसे बड़ा दिन कहते हैं।Haan, Hindi mein ise bada din kehte hain.Yes, in Hindi it is called the Big Day.
