also: メサイア · メシヤ · メサイヤ
Refers to the promised deliverer in Judaism and Christianity; also used in a broader sense for a savior or liberator.
Christians believe Jesus is the Messiah.
He was worshipped by the people like a messiah.
Most common katakana spelling; high priority.
Alternate katakana spelling closer to English pronunciation.
Rare katakana variant.
Older or less common katakana variant.
From English 'Messiah', ultimately from Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ (mashíakh) via Greek and Latin.