عيسى

Isa

boyArabic (Quranic), from Aramaic/Hebrew

Isa is a Muslim boy name meaning “Jesus, Prophet of God”.

MeaningJesus, Prophet of God
GenderBoy
OriginArabic (Quranic), from Aramaic/Hebrew
Arabic spellingعيسى
PronunciationEE-sah
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Isa

Isa (ʿĪsā) is the Arabic and Quranic name of Jesus son of Mary, one of the greatest prophets in Islam, called al-Masīḥ (the Messiah) and a 'word from God'. The name derives ultimately from the Aramaic and Hebrew Yeshua, 'God saves'. Muslims everywhere give it to sons out of love for this prophet, whose return is part of Islamic belief.

Is Isa a Muslim name?

Yes. Isa is the Quranic name of the Prophet Jesus and a classic Muslim name used all over the world.

Is Isa in the Quran?

'O Mary, indeed Allah gives you good tidings of a word from Him, whose name will be the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary' (Quran 3:45).

Where is the name Isa used?

Used throughout the Muslim world; Issa in West Africa and the Arab world, Ciise in Somalia, İsa in Turkey.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Isa mean?

Isa means 'Jesus, Prophet of God'. It comes from Arabic (Quranic), from Aramaic/Hebrew.

Is Isa a Muslim name?

Yes. Isa is the Quranic name of the Prophet Jesus and a classic Muslim name used all over the world.

How do you write Isa in Arabic?

Isa is written عيسى in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Isa?

Isa is pronounced EE-sah.

Is Isa mentioned in the Quran?

'O Mary, indeed Allah gives you good tidings of a word from Him, whose name will be the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary' (Quran 3:45).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.