Quick answer
Messiah is a boy name meaning "saviour".
Pronunciation: English /mə.ˈsaɪ.ə/.
Meaning and history
This name comes from the English word meaning "saviour", ultimately from Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ (mashiyaḥ) meaning "anointed". The word appears in the Old Testament referring to a future king of the Jewish people. In the New Testament it is translated as Christ and is used as a title of Jesus.
Notes and context
Usage: theology, english