IHS

Symbol.

1. Jesus.
2. Jesus Savior of Men.
3. in this sign (the cross) shalt thou conquer.
4. in this (cross) is salvation.

IHS

noun

1. the first three letters of the name Jesus in Greek (ΙΗΣΟΥΣ), often used as a Christian emblem

Word History and Origins

Origin of IHS¹

First recorded before 900; Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek; partial transliteration of the first three letters of Iēsoûs “Jesus”