Arabic

Isa

Pronounced EE-sahShare

Meaning: Jesus

  • Boy
  • Familiar
  • 2 syllables

The story

Isa is the Quranic form of Jesus, honored in Islam as a prophet and the son of Maryam. Arabic-speaking Christians normally use a different form, Yasūʿ.

Spellings & variants

  • Eesa
  • Issa
  • Esa

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Isa comes from Arabic.

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