Jesús

Jesús is a male given name widely used in Spain, Latin America, and other Spanish-speaking communities. It is the Spanish form of Jesus and is derived from the Latin Iesus, which in turn comes from the Greek Iēsous, and ultimately from the Hebrew Yeshua.

In Christian tradition, Jesus of Nazareth is the central figure of Christianity; in Islamic tradition, Jesus is recognized as a prophet named Isa. In secular contexts, the name is common as a personal name and is not necessarily tied to religious beliefs. The spelling is always with an accent on the final syllable to indicate stress: Jesús.

Diminutives and nicknames associated with Jesús include Chucho, Chuy, and J. The name also appears in toponymy, occurring in various place names within the Spanish-speaking world.

Notable people bearing the name Jesús span many fields, including sports, politics, arts, and science, reflecting its prominence in Spanish-speaking cultures. As a name, Jesús embodies a long-standing cultural and religious heritage that continues to be widely used today.