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yesu

YEH-soo

How to say it

SwahiliyesuYEH-soosoon
EnglishJesus
FrenchJésussoon

Meaning

Jesus of Nazareth, whom Christians believe to be the Son of God and the savior, and whom Islam counts as a prophet (Isa).

Good to know

A name, written with a capital Y: Yesu Kristo, Jesus Christ; Bwana Yesu, the Lord Jesus. In Islamic writing the name is Isa.

Examples

  • Wakristo wanaamini kwamba Yesu alifufuka.Christians believe that Jesus rose from the dead.
  • Krismasi ni sikukuu ya kuzaliwa kwa Yesu.Christmas is the feast of the birth of Jesus.
  • Mchungaji alihubiri kuhusu upendo wa Yesu.The pastor preached about the love of Jesus.

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