The baby name Meshah is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈmɛʃə (MESH-uh),məˈʃɑː (meh-SHAH).
Meshah is Biblical in Origin.
The baby name Meshah is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈmɛʃə (MESH-uh),məˈʃɑː (meh-SHAH).
Meshah is Biblical in Origin.
Meshah is a rare given name with deep Near Eastern roots. Most commonly it is understood as a variant of Mesha, a West Semitic name attested in the 9th-century BCE King Mesha of Moab, known from the Mesha Stele. In Hebrew/Moabite, it likely derives from the Semitic root yasha, “to save, deliver,” giving the sense “deliverance” or “the saved one.”
As a modern name, Meshah appears sporadically in English-speaking records and is used for both boys and girls. Spelling variants include Mesha and Meysha; related but etymologically distinct are Meisha (an English elaboration) and Misha (a Russian diminutive of Michael). In South Asian contexts, the look-alike Mesha comes from Sanskrit mesha, meaning “ram; Aries,” offering an alternate cultural association. Overall, Meshah combines an ancient, succinct sound with an auspicious meaning tied to rescue and freedom.
Meshah is extremely rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 7 recorded uses, across 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Meshah is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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