Mashiach: meaning of the Hebrew name
מָשִׁיחַ
Pronounced mah-SHEE-akh
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Mashiach
Mashiach means anointed with holy oil, and is the title of the redeemer (the Messiah). As a traditional name in Middle Eastern Jewish communities, it expresses hope for redemption.
Mashiach in Hebrew
Mashiach is written משיח in Hebrew (with vowel points: מָשִׁיחַ). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- שShin
- יYod
- חHet
Gematria value: 358 (Mem 40 + Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Het 8)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninganointed one
- Pronunciationmah-SHEE-akh
- Hebrewמשיח
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Mashiach was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Mashiach
What does the name Mashiach mean?
Mashiach means anointed with holy oil, and is the title of the redeemer (the Messiah). As a traditional name in Middle Eastern Jewish communities, it expresses hope for redemption.
How do you pronounce Mashiach?
Mashiach is pronounced mah-SHEE-akh in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Mashiach in Hebrew?
Mashiach is written משיח in Hebrew (with vowel points: מָשִׁיחַ).
What is the gematria of Mashiach?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling משיח adds up to 358 (Mem 40 + Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Het 8).
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