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The boy's name Jesus \j(e)-

is pronounced JEE-zus, hay-SOOS. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "the Lord is salvation". Short form of Joshua, from the Hebrew name Jehoshua. The name of the biblical Christ is very frequently used as a given name in Hispanic cultures.

Jesus has 1 variant form: Jesous.

For more information, see also the related name Emmanuel.

Baby names that sound like Jesus are Josias, Esias and Isais.

Jesus is a very common first name for men (#129 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#11359 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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