Jesus \Je"sus\, n. [L. Jesus, Gr. ?, from Heb. Y['e]sh?a'; Y[=a]h Jehovah + h?sh?a' to help.]

The Savior; the name of the Son of God as announced by the angel to his parents; the personal name of Our Lord, in distinction from Christ, his official appellation. --Luke i. 31.

Thou shalt call his name Jesus; for he shall save his people from their sins. --Matt. i. 21.

Note: The form Jesu is often used, esp. in the vocative.

Jesu, do thou my soul receive. --Keble.

The Society of Jesus. See Jesuit.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)