Essa
Essa is a Muslim boy name meaning “The Prophet Jesus; God is salvation”.
| Meaning | The Prophet Jesus; God is salvation |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic form of Hebrew/Aramaic Yeshua |
| Arabic spelling | عيسى |
| Pronunciation | EE-sah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Essa
Essa is a Gulf spelling of ʿĪsā, the Arabic name of the Prophet Jesus, son of Maryam, one of the greatest prophets in Islam. The Quran calls him the Messiah and a word from God. The name ultimately goes back to Aramaic Yeshua. Muslims everywhere use it, and in the Gulf it is often written Essa or Eisa.
Is Essa a Muslim name?
Yes. Essa is the name of the Prophet ʿĪsā (Jesus), whom Muslims honour as a prophet. It is a fully Islamic name.
Is Essa in the Quran?
The Quran says, 'His name will be the Messiah, ʿĪsā, son of Maryam' (Quran 3:45).
Where is the name Essa used?
Used throughout the Muslim world; Essa and Eisa are common Gulf spellings, Isa in Turkey and South Asia.
Gifts with the name Essa
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Spellings and variants of Essa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Essa mean?
Essa means 'The Prophet Jesus; God is salvation'. It comes from Arabic form of Hebrew/Aramaic Yeshua.
Is Essa a Muslim name?
Yes. Essa is the name of the Prophet ʿĪsā (Jesus), whom Muslims honour as a prophet. It is a fully Islamic name.
How do you write Essa in Arabic?
Essa is written عيسى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Essa?
Essa is pronounced EE-sah.
Is Essa mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran says, 'His name will be the Messiah, ʿĪsā, son of Maryam' (Quran 3:45).