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Messiah

muh-SAI-uh

Popularity

#7814

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

26,397

Peak Year

#2,265 in 2021

First Recorded

1973

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Hebrew name meaning 'anointed,' referring to a chosen or special person. In religious contexts, it refers to a savior or deliverer.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Messiah Jacobs

    American actor and dancer

Nicknames

Personality Traits

CharismaticLeaderCompassionateStrong

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