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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Jesus
Hebrew
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Usage of the Name Jesus
Biblical
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Meaning of the Name Jesus
The name Jesus comes from Greek Iesous, which was derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua (see Joshua).
Out of respect for the name, Christian countries do not generally name their children Jesus.
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Famous Bearers
A bearer of the name is Jesus of Nazareth (8-2 BC - 29-36 AD), the central figure of Christianity. In the New Testament, Jesus preached monotheism, non-violence, and compassion.
He was crucified for crimes against the Roman Empire but was resurrected three days later. In Islam, Jesus is considered to be an important prophet, the last one sent to the Children of Israel and the giver of the Gospel.
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