Eesa
Eesa is a Muslim boy name meaning “Jesus, the prophet”.
| Meaning | Jesus, the prophet |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عيسى |
| Pronunciation | EE-sah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Eesa
Eesa is a phonetic spelling of ʿĪsā, the Quranic name of Jesus son of Mary, one of the great messengers in Islam. The double 'ee' is common in South Asian and British Muslim spellings. Muslims believe ʿĪsā was born miraculously, was raised up by God, and will return before the Day of Judgement.
Is Eesa a Muslim name?
Yes. Eesa (ʿĪsā) is the Islamic name of the Prophet Jesus and is a much-loved Muslim name.
Is Eesa in the Quran?
He is named in 'whose name will be the Messiah, ʿĪsā son of Maryam' (Quran 3:45).
Where is the name Eesa used?
Used throughout the Muslim world; this spelling is popular in the UK, Pakistan and South Africa.
Gifts with the name Eesa
- Eesa name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Eesa baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Eesa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eesa mean?
Eesa means 'Jesus, the prophet'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Eesa a Muslim name?
Yes. Eesa (ʿĪsā) is the Islamic name of the Prophet Jesus and is a much-loved Muslim name.
How do you write Eesa in Arabic?
Eesa is written عيسى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Eesa?
Eesa is pronounced EE-sah.
Is Eesa mentioned in the Quran?
He is named in 'whose name will be the Messiah, ʿĪsā son of Maryam' (Quran 3:45).