Jesu

What is another word for Jesu? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Name — An archaic or poetic vocative form of the name Jesus, used especially in older hymns and prayers.

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Etymology

This word came from Middle English Jesu, which reflects the vocative (and genitive, etc) form Jēsū of Latin Jēsūs, and also the vocative (and genitive, etc) form Ἰησοῦ (Iēsoû) of Ancient Greek Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs). It was gradually replaced as the usual form by Jesus during the Middle English and Early Modern English period...

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Jesu” mean?

The word “Jesu” means an archaic or poetic vocative form of the name Jesus, used especially in older hymns and prayers.

How do you pronounce “Jesu”?

“Jesu” is pronounced JEE-zoo (/ˈd͡ʒiː.zuː/ in IPA).

How do you use “Jesu” in a sentence?

Here is “Jesu” used in a sentence: “The hymn begins "Jesu, joy of man's desiring.".”

What part of speech is “Jesu”?

“Jesu” is a name.

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