Isa

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Meaning

Prophet Jesus

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic عيسى
Urdu عیسیٰ
Persian عیسی
Turkish İsa
Bengali ইসা
Indonesian Adalah
Pashto عیسی

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Isa is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Prophet Jesus', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Isa has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Isa is the Arabic Quranic name for Jesus. Its exact linguistic derivation is debated among scholars, with theories connecting it to the Aramaic/Hebrew “Yeshua” through various possible phonetic shifts. Prophet Isa (AS) is honoured in the Quran as one of the five greatest prophets (Ulul 'Azm), born miraculously to Maryam.