Al-Yasa
Al-Yasa is a Muslim boy name meaning “The Prophet Elisha”.
| Meaning | The Prophet Elisha |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | اليسع |
| Pronunciation | al-YAH-sah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Al-Yasa
Al-Yasaʿ is the Arabic name of the prophet Elisha, the successor of Ilyās (Elijah). The Hebrew Elisha means 'God is salvation'. The Quran mentions him twice among the chosen and best of people. As a given name it is rare, but some families choose it as a less common prophet's name.
Is Al-Yasa a Muslim name?
Yes. Al-Yasa is the name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran, Elisha, and is an Islamic name, though uncommon.
Is Al-Yasa in the Quran?
'And Ismail and al-Yasaʿ and Yunus and Lut, and all [of them] We preferred over the worlds' (Quran 6:86).
Where is the name Al-Yasa used?
Rarely used, found occasionally across the Muslim world.
Gifts with the name Al-Yasa
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Spellings and variants of Al-Yasa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Al-Yasa mean?
Al-Yasa means 'The Prophet Elisha'. It comes from Hebrew, via Arabic.
Is Al-Yasa a Muslim name?
Yes. Al-Yasa is the name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran, Elisha, and is an Islamic name, though uncommon.
How do you write Al-Yasa in Arabic?
Al-Yasa is written اليسع in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Al-Yasa?
Al-Yasa is pronounced al-YAH-sah.
Is Al-Yasa mentioned in the Quran?
'And Ismail and al-Yasaʿ and Yunus and Lut, and all [of them] We preferred over the worlds' (Quran 6:86).