ਯਿਸੂ
yesū/ˈjɪ.suː/Gurmukhi, masculine
In Punjabi, the name Jesus is translated as ਯਿਸੂ (yesū). Wiktionary also lists ਈਸਾ (īsā) and یسوع (yesū).
Meaning: religious figure (name)
Ways to say it
| Punjabi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ਯਿਸੂ | yesū | /ˈjɪ.suː/ | Gurmukhi, masculine |
| ਈਸਾ | īsā | /ˈiːs.saː/ | Gurmukhi, masculine |
| یسوع | yesū | /jə.ˈsuː˩˥/ | Shahmukhi, masculine |
| عیسی | īsā | /ˈiːs.saː/ | Shahmukhi, masculine |
The phrase is used as a proper noun to refer to the religious figure Jesus.
Which one should you use?
The form ਯਿਸੂ (yesū) is the most common way to refer to Jesus within Christian communities. In contrast, the form ਈਸਾ (īsā) is frequently used when referring to Jesus in an Islamic context or in general historical discussions.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form ਯਿਸੂ is written in the Gurmukhi script, which is primarily used in the Indian state of Punjab. The form یسوع is written in the Shahmukhi script, which is primarily used in the Pakistani Punjab region.
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms provided are masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈjɪ.suː/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In the Punjabi region, using the form ਈਸਾ often signals a focus on the figure as a prophet rather than as a deity.
- The name ਈਸਾ has a double history, having been borrowed from Persian and then further influenced by Arabic.
- Punjabi speakers may use different forms of the name 'Jesus' as 'doublets', meaning they are different words for the same person derived from different sources.
Examples in context
- ਈਸਾ ਹੀ ਸਚਾ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਹੈ।Jesus is true love.
- ਯਿਸੂ ਇੱਕ ਪਵਿੱਤਰ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਹਨ।Yisū ik pavītar manūkh han.Jesus is a holy person.
- ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਯਿਸੂ ਬਾਰੇ ਪਤਾ ਹੈ?Kī tuhānū Yisū bāre patā hai?Do you know about Jesus?
- ਯਿਸੂ ਦੀਆਂ ਸਿੱਖਿਆਵਾਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਮਹੱਤਵਪੂਰਨ ਹਨ।Yisū dī'āṁ sikkhi'āṁ bahut mahattavapurana han.Jesus's teachings are very important.
Example conversation
Kiran and Harman are discussing a book they are reading.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਹਰਮਨ, ਕੀ ਇਹ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਯਿਸੂ ਬਾਰੇ ਹੈ?Harman, kī ih kitāb Yisū bārē hai?Harman, is this book about Jesus?
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਹਾਂ, ਇਹ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਬਾਰੇ ਹੈ।Hāñ, ih unhāñ dī zindagī bārē hai.Yes, it is about his life.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਮੈਂ ਇਸ ਨੂੰ ਪੜ੍ਹਨਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੀ ਹਾਂ।Maĩ is nū paṛhnā chāhundī hāñ.I want to read it.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਮੈਂ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਦੇ ਦਿੰਦਾ ਹਾਂ।Ṭhīk hai, maĩ tuhānū ih dē dindā hāñ.Okay, I will give it to you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Jesus” translations and entries ਯਿਸੂ, ਈਸਾ, یسوع, عیسی, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries عیسی, یسوع, ਈਸਾ, ਯਿਸੂ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
