Religion:Isho

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Early Syriac alphabet form of the name of Jesus

Ishoʿ (īšōʕ), a cognate of the Hebrew term Yeshu, is the Eastern Syriac pronunciation of the Aramaic form of the name of Jesus.[1]

It is still commonly used as a name for Jesus among Syriac Christians of the Middle East and Saint Thomas Christians of India. Persons with this name include:

  • Ishoʿ of Merv
  • Isho Bar Nun
  • Isho Shiba

Names with Ishoʿ as a component include Ishoʿbokht, Ishoʿdad, Ishoʿdnaḥ, Ishoʿsabran and Ishoʿyahb.

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