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Esaias
Pronounced EHS-ayas /ˈɛs.eɪæs/Medium
Meaning: Yahweh is salvationMedium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
It comes into Greek as a rendering of the prophet's Hebrew name Yesha'yahu, carrying the meaning that the Lord is salvation. Through that Greek and Latin path it spread into European languages, which is why it sits beside familiar forms like Isaiah, Isaias, and Izaiah. The name keeps its scriptural roots while sounding distinctly continental.
Two European bearers show its reach: Esaias van de Velde, a Dutch Golden Age landscape painter, and Esaias Tegnér, the Swedish poet and bishop who wrote 'Frithiof's Saga'. Compared with the English Isaiah, the Esaias spelling has a softer, more antique ring.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Esaias van de Velde (1587–1630)Dutch Golden Age landscape painter and printmaker.
- ★Esaias Tegnér (1782–1846)Swedish poet and bishop, author of the epic 'Frithiof's Saga'.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Esaias mean?
Esaias is usually explained as meaning ' Yahweh is salvation' and is most often linked with Biblical Greek [1] tradition.
How do you pronounce Esaias?
It's commonly said EHS-ayas /ˈɛs.eɪæs/.
Is Esaias a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Esaias is used as a boy name.
How popular is Esaias?
In 2024, Esaias ranked #2135 in the U.S. for boys, with 69 births recorded.