Most dictionaries will translate Jesus' name (which was apparently more properly translated to Joshua than "Jesus") to be "God is salvation." "God is salvation" is a phrase that ascribes a passive quality to God. ... Yah is short for Yahweh, and shuah is from yeshuah which means "to save, save alive, rescue."

What was Jesus real name?

Jesus' name in Hebrew was “Yeshua” which translates to English as Joshua.

What does the baby name Jesus mean?

The name Jesus is primarily a male name of Greek origin that means God Is Salvation. Jesus is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Yeshu'a, which also gives us the modern name Joshua. It is most commonly used as a given name in Spanish speaking countries. Pronounced GEE-zus in English or Hey-ZOOS in Spanish.