Isiaka
Isiaka is a Muslim boy name meaning “Isaac; the Prophet Isḥāq”.
| Meaning | Isaac; the Prophet Isḥāq |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic (Hebrew via Arabic), Yoruba form |
| Arabic spelling | إسحاق |
| Pronunciation | ee-see-AH-kah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Isiaka
Isiaka is the Yoruba form of Isḥāq, the Prophet Isaac, son of Ibrāhīm and father of Yaʿqūb. Yoruba breaks up the consonant cluster with vowels and ends the name in -a. The Hausa equivalent is Isiyaku. It is a very common first name and surname among Yoruba Muslims.
Is Isiaka a Muslim name?
Yes. Isiaka is the Yoruba form of Ishaq, a Prophet named in the Quran.
Is Isiaka in the Quran?
'And We gave him good tidings of Isḥāq, a prophet from among the righteous' (Quran 37:112).
Where is the name Isiaka used?
Common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
Gifts with the name Isiaka
- Isiaka name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Isiaka baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Isiaka
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isiaka mean?
Isiaka means 'Isaac; the Prophet Isḥāq'. It comes from Arabic (Hebrew via Arabic), Yoruba form.
Is Isiaka a Muslim name?
Yes. Isiaka is the Yoruba form of Ishaq, a Prophet named in the Quran.
How do you write Isiaka in Arabic?
Isiaka is written إسحاق in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Isiaka?
Isiaka is pronounced ee-see-AH-kah.
Is Isiaka mentioned in the Quran?
'And We gave him good tidings of Isḥāq, a prophet from among the righteous' (Quran 37:112).