Messiah Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Messiah Name at a Glance

Name	Messiah
Meaning	Anointed
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Messiah Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Messiah means “Anointed”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Messiah Name Origin

Our database records Messiah under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Messiah a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Messiah is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Messiah

When considering Messiah for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.