Isaiah
/ ee-sah-YAH /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇰🇪 Kenya
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Faithful
Meaning & Etymology
Salvation of the Lord
Salvation of the Lord
Etymology
Derived from the Hebrew name Yeshayahu (יְשַׁעְיָהוּ), meaning ‘God is salvation’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Bantu > Eastern Bantu > Thagicu
Cultural context
In Meru culture, the name Isaiah is adopted from the Christian tradition and is often given to signify the importance of faith and divine deliverance.
Symbolism
The name symbolises the hope and promise of salvation, reflecting the Meru people’s embrace of Christian values and beliefs.
Religious reference
Isaiah 12:2 (Christian Bible)