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Name Origin

Isaiah is a Hebrew masculine given name meaning 'Yahweh is salvation.' It derives from the Hebrew words 'Yahu' (a shortened form of Yahweh) and 'yeshua' meaning 'salvation'. The name gained prominence through the prophet Isaiah, one of the major prophets in the Bible.

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Famous People

Isaiah Berlin (1909-1997)

Philosopher, Historian of Ideas

  • Influential thinker on liberalism and its relationship to other political ideologies.
  • Known for his work on value pluralism and the conflict between liberty and equality.

Isaiah Mustafa (1974-)

Actor, Model, NFL Player

  • Best known for his role as the 'Old Spice Man' in a series of popular commercials.
  • Appeared in films and television shows such as 'Shadowhunters' and 'It: Chapter Two'.

Isaiah Thomas (1989-)

Professional Basketball Player

  • Two-time NBA All-Star.
  • Known for his scoring ability and playmaking skills.

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