Messias

The first name Messias is a Brazilian variant of Messiah. Its meaning is "the Anointed One" as well as "the savior" or "the redeemer."

What does the name Messias mean?

Messias, a masculine first name, represents a Brazilian spelling of the name Messiah. It means "the Anointed One" and "the savior" or "the redeemer." Its origin is rooted in the Ancient Hebrew word mashiyaḥ (מָשִׁיחַ), which means "anointed." Originally, it is not a proper name but a title of nobility. In Greek, the term is used as Christos and in Latinization as Christus.

Where does the name Messias come from?

The name Messias has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means "the Anointed One." The Ancient Hebrew word mashiyaḥ (מָשִׁיחַ) stands for "anointed." The language in which this name is particularly common is Brazilian Portuguese.

How do you pronounce Messias?

Messias is pronounced as 'meh-SEE-as'.

Popularity

In Germany, Messias is considered a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th in the list of the most popular male first names. Its highest ranking was in 2016, reaching 4,252nd place. In the last ten years, the name has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 8,508th.

Famous people

• Manoel Messias Barbosa Da Silva (Brazilian football player)
• Manoel Messias Silva Carvalho (Brazilian footballer)
• Messias Jesus (healer, Son of God)