Yehoshua vs “Yahshua”
The topic of Jesus’ Hebrew name and its proper transliteration is frequently discussed in both religious and linguistic circles. In this section, we will explore the origin of the name, its linguistic development, and why Yeshua is a more accurate transliteration than Yahshua.
1. Origins of the Name in Hebrew
•    The name יֵשׁוּעַ (Yeshua) is derived from יְהוֹשׁוּעַ (Yehoshua), meaning "Yahweh saves."
•    Yehoshua was a common Hebrew name in ancient Israel, borne by figures such as Joshua, the successor of Moses. Over time, Yehoshua became shortened to Yeshua in post-exilic times, reflecting a common linguistic trend in Hebrew where names were abbreviated. Thus, during the Second Temple period, Yeshua was the more typical form used.
2. Transliteration from Hebrew to Greek
•    When the Hebrew Bible was translated into Greek in the Septuagint, and later, when the New Testament was written, Yeshua was rendered in Greek as Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous).
•    Greek lacks the "sh" (שׁ) sound found in Hebrew, so this sound was approximated to "s" in Greek, resulting in Iēsous. Additionally, Greek grammar required the addition of an "s" at the end of masculine names to indicate the nominative case, thus leading to the final form Iēsous.
•    This Greek form Iēsous became widely accepted in early Christian communities because Greek was the common language of the Eastern Mediterranean.