Definition: In the Bible, "Cortan" is a reference to the character of Jesus in Luke 2:35-40, who was referred to as "Cortana" because she was the mother of the Messiah. The term comes from Latin and means "child," which is commonly used here in the context of Jesus' birth as a prophetess. The word was also used by Jewish communities during his lifetime for the title of one who had been chosen to be the Messiah, like a child named Cortana being chosen by a parent.