Messiah

Anointed one; associated with the religious title Messiah.

Messiah is a masculine name used in English, taken directly from a religious title with Hebrew roots. “Anointed one” is its literal foundation; “saviour” describes an association of the title rather than a second Hebrew translation. In Jewish tradition, the title is linked to an expected king; Christians identify Jesus as the Messiah. That background gives the name a particularly explicit religious presence. It is worth considering whether that direct association is part of what draws you to the name, alongside its sound. Spoken in English, Messiah has a soft opening, a strongly stressed middle syllable and a light ending. To my ear, that flowing rhythm softens the grandeur of the title. The result feels contemporary and bold as a first name, even though the word behind it is much older.

Etymology: An English word name, ultimately from Hebrew māšīaḥ, “anointed”. The word reached English through Greek and Latin, with a related Aramaic form in its history.