prop. n. [ L. Jesus, Gr. &unr_;, from Heb. Yēshūa'; Yāh Jehovah + hōshīa' to help. ] The Savior; the name of the Son of God as announced by the angel to his parents; the personal name of Our Lord, in distinction from Christ, his official appellation. Luke i. 31. [ 1913 Webster ]
Thou shalt call his name Jesus; for he shall save his people from their sins. Matt. i. 21. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞The form Jesu is often used, esp. in the vocative. [ 1913 Webster ]
Jesu, do thou my soul receive. Keble. [ 1913 Webster ]
The Society of Jesus.