Is-haq
إسحاق
/ eess-HAAK /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Faith
Meaning & Etymology
Prophet's son
Prophet's son
Etymology
From the Arabic root is-haq, derived from ibn (son) + haq (truth, prophet).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > Central Semitic
Cultural context
A name honoring the Prophet Isaac (Is-haq) in Islamic tradition.
Symbolism
Represents faith, prophecy, and the Islamic faith.
Naming ceremony
The Suuna ceremony includes recitation of the Quran and blessings from family elders.
Religious reference
Sura 2:136