Jeesus

Jeesus is a variant spelling of Jesus, the given name of the central figure in Christianity. The form appears in some languages and historical writings and is encountered in various Bible translations and religious works. The name itself derives from the Hebrew/Aramaic name Yeshua (or Yehoshua), meaning “Yahweh saves” or “salvation of Yahweh.”

Historical accounts place Jesus of Nazareth in the early first century CE in the Roman province of Judea, with a ministry in Galilee and surrounding areas. He is described in Christian texts as teaching in parables, performing acts regarded as miracles, and gathering followers. Most historians agree that he was crucified in Jerusalem under the Roman prefect Pontius Pilate, around 30 to 33 CE. Christian tradition holds that he rose from the dead on the third day, a claim that underpins Christian faith.

Religious significance varies by tradition. In Christianity, Jesus is regarded as the Son of God and the Messiah who fulfills Old Testament prophecies; his life and teachings are recorded in the New Testament. In Islam, Jesus (Isa) is respected as a prophet and miraculous birth, but not divine, and Muslims believe he will return before the Day of Judgment. Other cultural and scholarly treatments view Jesus as a historical figure and explore his influence on religion, ethics, and Western thought.

The name Jeesus, like Jesus, has been disseminated worldwide through translations, scholarly works, and religious practice, making it one of the most widely recognized personal names in history.