Messias Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmeh-SEE-as / /mɛˈsiːəs/Hebrew; Spanish; Portuguese
Meaning
Messiah (Hebrew); anointed one (Spanish/Portuguese)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, 'Messias' refers to the expected savior or liberator of the Jewish people. In Spanish and Portuguese contexts, it is often used in a religious sense, denoting someone who is anointed or chosen. The term has significant theological implications in Christianity, where it is synonymous with Christ.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Messiah
- Mesiás
International Variants
- Messias (Spanish)
- Messias (Portuguese)
Famous people named Messias
Messias de Oliveira — Brazilian footballer.
Messias Rodrigues — Brazilian politician.
Fictional characters named Messias
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Messias was first seen in the United States in 2014. Messias has ranked as high as #1384 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Messias has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Messias
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 |