Messiah

Aramaic

"expected savior or deliverer"

Messiah Origin and Meaning

The name Messiah is a girl's name of Aramaic origin meaning "expected savior or deliverer".

Highly unusual -- and audacious -- name chosen by basketball star Allen Iverson.

Famous People Named Messiah

• Messiah Iverson (b. 2003) daughter of American basketballer Allen Iverson

The name Messiah in Pop Culture

• "Messiah " oratorio by George Frideric Handel
• "Messiah " British TV series