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Messias
Pronounced meh-SEE-us /mɛˈsiː.əs/Medium
Meaning: The Portuguese and Latin form of Messiah, from the Hebrew mashiach, 'the anointed one' — a devotional name honoring Christ. Bold and faith-rooted; the Prophet's/Savior's title carried respectfully.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Messias comes from the Latin/Portuguese form of Messiah, from the Hebrew mashiach, 'the anointed one.' A faith-rooted name honoring Christ, it reads bold and devotional — rare in the U.S. (said 'meh-SEE-us').
It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., more familiar in Brazilian families. Rare, devotional, and bold.
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What does the name Messias mean?
Messias is the Portuguese/Latin form of Messiah, from the Hebrew for 'the anointed one.'
How do you pronounce Messias?
It's said meh-SEE-us /mɛˈsiː.əs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Messias a boy or girl name?
Messias is a boy's name.
How popular is Messias?
Messias is a rare name for boys in the U.S.