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Isa: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“name of the prophet Isa (Jesus)”

Meaning disputedAwaiting scholar review

عیسیٰ

عِيسَى

What Isa means

Isa (عیسیٰ, Hebrew عِيسَى) is a Muslim boy’s name that is most often explained as “name of the prophet Isa (Jesus)”. Sources disagree; see below. Source: .

Isa at a glance

Meaning
name of the prophet Isa (Jesus)
Gender
Boy
Origin
Hebrew
Faith
Muslim
Say it
ee-saa
Syllables
2
Letters
3
First letter
I · ع

Meaning of Isa

In English
name of the prophet Isa (Jesus)
اردو میں معنی
حضرت عیسیٰؑ کا نام

Origin and history of Isa

Meaning disputed

Name of the prophet Isa, son of Maryam. How the Arabic form relates to Hebrew Yeshua ('salvation') is discussed by scholars and not settled.

The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.

How to say and write Isa

Say it
ee-saa2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English
Isa
Urdu
عیسیٰ
Original script
عِيسَى
Other spellings
Eesa · Esa · Issa
Themes
Faith

Sibling names for Isa

Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Isa.

Names like Isa

Names that sound like Isa

Questions about the name Isa

What does the name Isa mean?

Isa means “name of the prophet Isa (Jesus)”. This meaning is disputed; sources disagree. In Urdu: حضرت عیسیٰؑ کا نام. Source: .

Is Isa a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Isa is a boy’s name.

Is Isa a Muslim name?

Yes. Isa is used by Muslim families. It is of Hebrew origin. Name of the prophet Isa, son of Maryam. How the Arabic form relates to Hebrew Yeshua ('salvation') is discussed by scholars and not settled.

How do you pronounce Isa?

Say it “ee-saa”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Isa in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Isa is written عیسیٰ. In its original script: عِيسَى.

What are other spellings of Isa?

Isa is also spelled Eesa, Esa, Issa.

Is the meaning of Isa verified?

Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.