Isaiah
/ eye-ZAY-yah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇰🇪 Kenya
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Prophetic
Meaning & Etymology
Salvation of the Lord
Salvation of the Lord
Etymology
From the Hebrew Yeshayahu, meaning ‘salvation of the Lord’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Bantoid > Southern > Narrow Bantu > Central > E > Kikuyu-Kamba
Cultural context
Isaiah is used in Christian communities in Kenya, often chosen for its biblical significance.
Symbolism
Represents divine salvation and prophecy, often given to convey a sense of hope and faith.
Religious reference
Isaiah, prophet in the Bible