The origins of the name Jesus Christ

Yeshua is believed by some biblical scholars to be the true name of Jesus Christ during his time on earth. It was a very common name during that period and means “Joshua”. The name Jesus is a translation of the word “Iesus” which is Latin. In the Greek language Jewish texts, it is the word that is always used for “Yeshua”. So you see, “Jesus” is an English translation of “Iesus” that is Greek which is a translation of “Yeshua” which is Aramaic. The name Christ is more like a title, not Jesus’ literal surname. It is derived from the Greek word “kristos” which means “anointed”. or “one who is anointed”. He didn’t walk around (at least not in the NT) calling himself “Jesus Christ”. When the Catholic church was arguing Christ’s divinity and it was finally agreed upon, the name was officially recognized. The name Christ was applied to Jesus in the bible, but it was his bloodline, because he was literally regarded as an “anointed king” because he came from the line of King David. Its really just etymology and a matter of opinion to boot. Fundamentally, what is important is what your faith dictates to you anyway.