Isiyaku
Isiyaku is a Muslim boy name meaning “Isaac; the Prophet Isḥāq”.
| Meaning | Isaac; the Prophet Isḥāq |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic (Hebrew via Arabic), Hausa form |
| Arabic spelling | إسحاق |
| Pronunciation | ee-see-YAH-koo |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Isiyaku
Isiyaku is the Hausa form of Isḥāq, the Prophet Isaac, son of Ibrāhīm and Sāra and father of Yaʿqūb. Hausa breaks up the consonant cluster with an extra vowel and adds -u, which gives Isiyaku. The Yoruba form of the same name is Isiaka.
Is Isiyaku a Muslim name?
Yes. Isiyaku is the Hausa form of Isḥāq, a Prophet named in the Quran.
Is Isiyaku in the Quran?
'And We gave him good tidings of Isḥāq, a prophet from among the righteous' (Quran 37:112).
Where is the name Isiyaku used?
Used among Hausa Muslims in northern Nigeria.
Gifts with the name Isiyaku
- Isiyaku name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Isiyaku baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isiyaku mean?
Isiyaku means 'Isaac; the Prophet Isḥāq'. It comes from Arabic (Hebrew via Arabic), Hausa form.
Is Isiyaku a Muslim name?
Yes. Isiyaku is the Hausa form of Isḥāq, a Prophet named in the Quran.
How do you write Isiyaku in Arabic?
Isiyaku is written إسحاق in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Isiyaku?
Isiyaku is pronounced ee-see-YAH-koo.
Is Isiyaku mentioned in the Quran?
'And We gave him good tidings of Isḥāq, a prophet from among the righteous' (Quran 37:112).