Ciise
Ciise is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet ʿĪsā (Jesus)”.
| Meaning | Prophet ʿĪsā (Jesus) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Somali spelling |
| Arabic spelling | عيسى |
| Pronunciation | EE-seh |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ciise
Ciise is the Somali form of ʿĪsā, the Prophet Jesus. The c marks the Arabic ʿayn and the final -e replaces the Arabic long ā. ʿĪsā, son of Maryam, is honoured in Islam as a mighty messenger and the Messiah. Ciise is also the name of a major Somali clan.
Is Ciise a Muslim name?
Yes. Ciise is the Somali form of Isa, the Islamic name of Prophet Jesus.
Is Ciise in the Quran?
'The Messiah, ʿĪsā son of Maryam, distinguished in this world and the Hereafter' (Quran 3:45).
Where is the name Ciise used?
Common in Somalia, Djibouti and Ethiopia's Somali Region.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ciise mean?
Ciise means 'Prophet ʿĪsā (Jesus)'. It comes from Arabic, Somali spelling.
Is Ciise a Muslim name?
Yes. Ciise is the Somali form of Isa, the Islamic name of Prophet Jesus.
How do you write Ciise in Arabic?
Ciise is written عيسى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ciise?
Ciise is pronounced EE-seh.
Is Ciise mentioned in the Quran?
'The Messiah, ʿĪsā son of Maryam, distinguished in this world and the Hereafter' (Quran 3:45).