Jesus
Meaning of Jesus
The name Jesus is a male baby name of Hebrew origin, and it means "God is salvation." The English pronunciation is JEE-zuhs, while in Spanish, it's pronounced as HEY-soos. This name has a deep spiritual significance and is often associated with Christianity due to its reference to Jesus Christ. A common variation of the name Jesus is Joshua. Over the years, the popularity of the name Jesus has varied in the United States. It experienced a peak in 2007 with 6,221 occurrences and continues to be a beloved choice for many parents today.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as HEY-soos (/ˈheɪsuːs/)
English
- Pronunced as JEE-zuhs (/ˈdʒiːzəs/)
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Notable People Named Jesus
| António Jesus Correia was a Portuguese football and roller hockey player known for his impressive career with Sporting CP. |
| Jesús Antonio Villamor was a Filipino-American pilot and spy who received the Medal of Valor for his efforts in fighting the Japanese during World War II. |
| Jesús Navas González is a Spanish professional footballer known for his versatility in playing as a right-back or right winger for La Liga club Sevilla and the Spain national team. |
| Jesús Manuel Corona Ruíz, also known as Tecatito, is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a winger for Monterrey and the Mexico national team. |
| Jesús Rafael Soto was a Venezuelan op and kinetic artist known for his work as a sculptor and painter. |
| Jesús David Ferreira Castro is a Colombian-born professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club FC Dallas and the United States national team. |
| Jesús Guillermo Luzardo is a Peruvian-born American professional baseball pitcher known for his time with the Miami Marlins and the Oakland Athletics, and he represented Team Venezuela in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. |
| Jesús Miguel Flores is a Venezuelan former professional baseball catcher who played in Major League Baseball with the Washington Nationals. |
| Jesús Olmo Lozano is a retired Spanish professional footballer known for his career as a central defender. |
| Jesús Antonio Molina Granados is a Mexican professional footballer known for his role as a defensive midfielder for Liga MX club UNAM. |
| Jesús Gutiérrez Rebollo - Jesús Hector Gutiérrez Rebollo was a Mexican military general sentenced to 40 years in prison for involvement in organized crime in the late nineties. |
| Jesús García Sanjuán is a Spanish former professional footballer known for his role as a central midfielder. |
| Jesús Eduardo Zavala Castañeda is a retired Mexican professional footballer known for his role as a defensive midfielder. |
| Jesús Hernández Blázquez is a former Spanish road bicycle racer who now works as a directeur sportif for UCI Continental team Eolo–Kometa. |
| Jesús Giancarlos Rabanal Dávila is a Peruvian footballer known for his role as a left back for Unión Huaral. |
