Yeshua: meaning of the Hebrew name
יְשׁוּעָה
Pronounced ye-shoo-A
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Yeshua
Yeshua means rescue and salvation. The name expresses hope and faith in help that comes from above.
Yeshua in Hebrew
Yeshua is written ישועה in Hebrew (with vowel points: יְשׁוּעָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- שShin
- וVav
- עAyin
- הHe
Gematria value: 391 (Yod 10 + Shin 300 + Vav 6 + Ayin 70 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningsalvation
- Pronunciationye-shoo-A
- Hebrewישועה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Yeshua 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 Yeshua
What does the name Yeshua mean?
Yeshua means rescue and salvation. The name expresses hope and faith in help that comes from above.
How do you pronounce Yeshua?
Yeshua is pronounced ye-shoo-A in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yeshua in Hebrew?
Yeshua is written ישועה in Hebrew (with vowel points: יְשׁוּעָה).
What is the gematria of Yeshua?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ישועה adds up to 391 (Yod 10 + Shin 300 + Vav 6 + Ayin 70 + He 5).
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