Osanna
Save, Deliver, Grace
Pronunciation: oh-SAH-nah (/oʊˈsɑːnə/)
What does Osanna mean?
God saves or delivers
Osanna in other languages & scripts
How to pronounce Osanna
Numerology & personality
Change, Freedom, Adventure, Excitement
Spiritual & cultural context
A call to God for salvation and deliverance
The name "Osanna" has its origins in ancient Hebrew and Aramaic languages, with the meaning translating to "God saves" or "God delivers." This name was popular among early Christians due to its association with the cries of the crowd during Jesus' crucifixion, as recorded in the Gospels: "And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. This title then read many of the Jews: For the Hebrew language then was current among them; and they wrote, KRIΣTOΣ BASILEUS IOUDÆ (Christos Basileus Ioudaios) in their letters, and in their language, OSANNENGHRISTOS(Hosanna to the Christ)." (John 19:19-20 KJV) With this rich historical background, the name "Osanna" became closely associated with the Passion of Christ and the triumph of salvation.
Scriptural & traditional roots
Biblical scripture: Matthew 21:9, Mark 11:9-10, John 12:13 (Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!)
Popularity of Osanna by region
| Region | Country | Score | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | UK | 85 | 2024 |
| Italy | IT | 46 | 2024 |
| France | FR | 59 | 2024 |
| Poland | PL | 83 | 2024 |