Iesu
The English name Jesus is translated into Samoan as Iesu.
Iesu is the name used for the religious figure Jesus.
Meaning: religious figure (name)
Did you know?
- Samoan hymns, or pese, often feature Iesu in polyphonic harmonies that are distinct from Western church music, reflecting a blend of indigenous and missionary styles.
- The name Iesu shares an ancestral phonetic lineage with the Latin Iēsūs, demonstrating how Western religious terminology was adapted into the Pacific islands.
- The name Iesu is central to the Lotu, the Samoan word for church, which functions as both a religious service and a social community hub.
Examples in context
- O Iesu o le Alii.Jesus is the Lord.
Example conversation
Mere and Manu are discussing their faith at home.
- MereE te talitonu ia Iesu?Do you believe in Jesus?
- ManuIoe, ou te talitonu ia Iesu.Yes, I believe in Jesus.
- MereO se mea lea e sili ona taua.That is the most important thing.
- ManuO lea e maua ai le filemu.That is how peace is found.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Iesu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
