Isa
عيسى
/ EE-sah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Spiritual
Meaning & Etymology
God is salvation
God is salvation
Etymology
The name Isa is derived from the Arabic name Isa (عيسى), which is the Quranic name for Jesus.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Chadic > West Chadic > Hausa-Gwandara
Cultural context
In Nigeria, Isa is a common name among Muslim Hausa people and is often given in reference to the Islamic prophet Jesus.
Symbolism
The name Isa symbolises faith and the concept of divine salvation within Islamic tradition.
Religious reference
Isa (عيسى) is the Arabic name for Jesus in the Quran
Related names
Similar Names
God has given me honour
God is worthy of worship
Father has returned
God is my strength