Explore Our Collection of Books and Stories About Isaiah

The name Isaiah is of Hebrew origin and means "salvation of the Lord". It is derived from the Hebrew word "yeshayah" which combines "yasha" meaning "to save" and "Yah" which is one of the names of God. Isaiah is the name of a prophet in the Old Testament who is considered to be one of the major prophets. He prophesied in Jerusalem during the reigns of kings Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah. His prophecies are known for their message of hope, salvation and faith in God.The name Isaiah has been a popular Christian name since early times and has been used throughout the world in various forms, such as Esaias, Isai, Isaia, Isaie, Isi, and Izaiah. It is also a popular name in African American communities, likely due to its association with the Civil Rights Movement and Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech which quoted Isaiah 40:4-5.

The name Isaiah is popular in the United States, especially among African American communities. It is also popular in Canada, the United Kingdom, and some other English-speaking countries.

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