Isaiah

Traditionally interpreted as “Yahweh is salvation” or “God is salvation.”

Isaiah is a masculine given name with Hebrew roots and strong recognition from the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament). In many English-speaking contexts it reads as traditional and recognizable, and it has been consistently used in different periods rather than being limited to one era. In reference works, Isaiah is commonly interpreted along the lines of “Yahweh is salvation” (often paraphrased “God is salvation”). This reflects its standard analysis as a theophoric Hebrew name combining a divine element with a word related to salvation or deliverance. As with other ancient names, exact scholarly phrasing can vary, but the overall interpretation is widely shared. English pronunciation is typically eye-ZAY-uh, with a clear middle-syllable stress. If a shorter everyday form is useful, Izzy is sometimes used as a casual nickname.

Etymology: A biblical name from Hebrew tradition, commonly explained with elements referring to God (Yahweh) and “salvation.”