Yeshayahu: meaning of the Hebrew name
יְשַׁעְיָהוּ
Pronounced yeh-shah-YAH-hoo
Meaning of Yeshayahu
Yeshayahu means "the salvation of God," or "God will save." It was the name of Isaiah, the greatest of the prophets of Israel, the prophet of consolation who foresaw a vision of world peace.
The Vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.
חֲזוֹן יְשַׁעְיָהוּ בֶן־אָמוֹץ אֲשֶׁר חָזָה עַל־יְהוּדָה וִירוּשָׁלָ͏ִם בִּימֵי עֻזִּיָּהוּ יוֹתָם אָחָז יְחִזְקִיָּהוּ מַלְכֵי יְהוּדָה׃
Yeshayahu in Hebrew
Yeshayahu is written ישעיהו in Hebrew (with vowel points: יְשַׁעְיָהוּ). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- שShin
- עAyin
- יYod
- הHe
- וVav
Gematria value: 401 (Yod 10 + Shin 300 + Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + He 5 + Vav 6)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningsalvation of God
- Pronunciationyeh-shah-YAH-hoo
- Hebrewישעיהו
- Syllables4
Popularity in Israel
Yeshayahu 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 Yeshayahu
What does the name Yeshayahu mean?
Yeshayahu means "the salvation of God," or "God will save." It was the name of Isaiah, the greatest of the prophets of Israel, the prophet of consolation who foresaw a vision of world peace.
How do you pronounce Yeshayahu?
Yeshayahu is pronounced yeh-shah-YAH-hoo in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yeshayahu in Hebrew?
Yeshayahu is written ישעיהו in Hebrew (with vowel points: יְשַׁעְיָהוּ).
Is Yeshayahu a biblical name?
Yes. Yeshayahu appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Isaiah 1:1.
What is the gematria of Yeshayahu?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ישעיהו adds up to 401 (Yod 10 + Shin 300 + Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + He 5 + Vav 6).
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