Isaias

The name Isaias (Isaías) is the Spanish and Portuguese variant of Isaiah, which has its origin in the Ancient Hebrew Yesha'yahu (יְשַׁעְיָהוּ). In the German translation, the name means 'JHWH is salvation,' 'JHWH helps,' 'JHWH is redemption,' and 'JHWH is healing.'

What does the name Isaias mean?

Isaias (Isaías) is the masculine form of Isaiah in Spanish and Portuguese and traces back to the Ancient Hebrew name Yesha'yahu (יְשַׁעְיָהוּ). Translated into English, it means 'JHWH is salvation,' 'JHWH helps,' 'JHWH is redemption,' and 'JHWH is healing.' The name has its roots in Ancient Hebrew, derived from the terms yasha' (יָשַׁע), meaning 'to save,' 'to secure,' 'to help,' or 'to deliver,' and yah (יָה), meaning 'name of the Hebrew God.' In the Vulgate and Septuagint, the name Isaias is used for Isaiah, who in the Old Testament and the Tanakh is regarded as the son of Amoz and the first significant prophet who predicted numerous calamities. Other variants of the name include Jesaja, Esaias, Isaia, Izaya, Isaija, Isaja, Isajah, and Izaiah.

Where does the name Isaias come from?

Isaias is a masculine name with Ancient Hebrew origins, carrying the meaning 'JHWH is salvation.'

How do you pronounce Isaias?

The sound quality and pronunciation of Isaias: The name Isaias has three to four syllables and is strongly vowel-stressed. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'I-sa-ias' [izaˈiːas], which leads to an open, flowing sound that feels gentle and dynamic. The consecutive vowels give the name a special lightness, while the 's' adds a delicate structure. As a result, Isaias appears sonorous and light – gentle, spiritual, and with a biblically poetic aura.

When is the name day of Isaias?

The name day of Isaias is celebrated on May 9 and July 6.

Popularity

In Germany, Isaias is a rather rare name, currently ranking 5,840th among the most common masculine names. Its best placement was in 2011, at 2,275th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 40 times, placing it at 3,945th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,721st.

Nicknames & pet names

Isi / Saia

Similar first names

Famous people

• Isaias Afewerki (President of Eritrea)
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• Isaias Guardiola (Spanish handball player)
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• Isaias Lucero (Singer from Mexico)
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• Isaias Matiaba (Greek singer)
• Isaias Pimentel (Venezuelan tennis player)
• Isaias Pleci (Argentinian chess player)
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• Matheus Isaias Dos Santos (Footballer from Brazil)