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Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Isaiah Meaning in the Bible
Isaiah
boy
Isaiah means "Salvation of the Lord", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Isaiah appears in the King James Bible, and Isaiah 9:6 is the passage most often tied to it. Isaiah proclaims that salvation belongs to the Lord — the prophetic vision of Christ's saving work that spans all of history.
Is Isaiah in the Bible?
Yes — Isaiah appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/eye-ZAY-ah/
OriginHebrew
MeaningSalvation of the Lord
What does Isaiah mean?
Isaiah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Salvation of the Lord". Isaiah means 'salvation of the Lord' — and the prophet Isaiah lived up to his name by recording some of Scripture's most powerful prophecies about the coming Messiah.
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What does Isaiah mean in the Bible?
Isaiah means "Salvation of the Lord" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Where does Isaiah appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Isaiah is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Isaiah 9:6. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What are the variants and nicknames of Isaiah?
Isaiah has 2 recorded variants, short forms, and translations across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Yeshayahu
Common nicknames
Izzy
Which books of the Bible mention Isaiah?
Isaiah is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Isaiah?
Isaiah proclaims that salvation belongs to the Lord — the prophetic vision of Christ's saving work that spans all of history.
Related Promises of God
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Word Meaning
Salvation (Yeshuah) (יְשׁוּעָה (yeshuah))
Deliverance, rescue, and victory — God's saving action on behalf of His people.
Word Meaning
Fast (צוֹם (Tsom))
To abstain from food for spiritual purposes — prayer, repentance, or seeking God.
Strong's
Strong's H3444 — Salvation (Yeshuah)
יְשׁוּעָה (yeshuah) • Deliverance, rescue, and victory — God's saving action on behalf of His people.
What names are related to Isaiah?
Names like Isaiah
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Names that pair well with Isaiah
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Isaiah name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Isaiah
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Isaiah?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Isaiah?
You can read every verse where Isaiah appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.