Isse
Isse is a Muslim boy name meaning “Jesus, Prophet of God”.
| Meaning | Jesus, Prophet of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Somali form of Arabic ʿĪsā |
| Arabic spelling | عيسى |
| Pronunciation | EE-seh |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Isse
Isse is an English rendering of the Somali Ciise, the Somali form of ʿĪsā, the Quranic name of the Prophet Jesus, son of Maryam. The name has no separate dictionary meaning in Arabic; ʿĪsā is the Arabic form of the name of Jesus, generally linked through Syriac to the Hebrew Yeshua, which is often explained as 'God saves'. For Muslim families, the name honours one of the greatest prophets, described in the Quran as a messenger and a word from God.
In the Somali Latin alphabet, the letter 'c' stands for the Arabic ʿayn, which is why the name is officially spelled Ciise, and the final vowel is heard as 'e' rather than 'a'. Outside Somalia many families use Isse or Issa on documents, while Isa and Eisa are the forms used by other Muslim communities. Ciise is also the name of a large Somali clan, mainly in Djibouti and the Somali Region of Ethiopia, so Isse occurs as both a given name and a family name. It is pronounced EE-seh.
Is Isse a Muslim name?
Yes. Isse is the Somali form of Isa, the Quranic name of the Prophet Jesus.
Where is the name Isse used?
Common among Somalis in Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and the diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isse mean?
Isse means 'Jesus, Prophet of God'. It comes from Somali form of Arabic ʿĪsā.
Is Isse a Muslim name?
Yes. Isse is the Somali form of Isa, the Quranic name of the Prophet Jesus.
How do you write Isse in Arabic?
Isse is written عيسى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Isse?
Isse is pronounced EE-seh.
Why is Isse spelled Ciise in Somali?
In Somali spelling, 'c' represents the Arabic ʿayn, so ʿĪsā is written Ciise.
Is Isse the same name as Isa?
Yes. Isse is the Somali form of Isa, the Quranic name of Prophet Jesus.