Isah
Isah is a Muslim boy name meaning “Jesus, Prophet of God”.
| Meaning | Jesus, Prophet of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Nigerian spelling |
| Arabic spelling | عيسى |
| Pronunciation | EE-sah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Isah
Isah is a spelling of Isa (ʿĪsā), the Quranic name of Jesus son of Mary, that is especially common in northern Nigeria. Nigerian transliteration often adds a final 'h', as in Musah and Yahayah. The name honours a prophet Muslims revere as the Messiah, born miraculously to Maryam.
Is Isah a Muslim name?
Yes. Isah is a spelling of Isa, the Quranic name of the Prophet Jesus, used by Muslim families in Nigeria and West Africa.
Is Isah in the Quran?
'whose name will be the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary' (Quran 3:45).
Where is the name Isah used?
Common in northern Nigeria and Ghana, both as a first name and a surname.
Gifts with the name Isah
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Spellings and variants of Isah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isah mean?
Isah means 'Jesus, Prophet of God'. It comes from Arabic, Nigerian spelling.
Is Isah a Muslim name?
Yes. Isah is a spelling of Isa, the Quranic name of the Prophet Jesus, used by Muslim families in Nigeria and West Africa.
How do you write Isah in Arabic?
Isah is written عيسى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Isah?
Isah is pronounced EE-sah.
Is Isah mentioned in the Quran?
'whose name will be the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary' (Quran 3:45).