Yisa
Yisa is a Muslim boy name meaning “Jesus; the Prophet ʿĪsā”.
| Meaning | Jesus; the Prophet ʿĪsā |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Yoruba form |
| Arabic spelling | عيسى |
| Pronunciation | YEE-sah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Yisa
Yisa is the Yoruba form of ʿĪsā, the Prophet Jesus, son of Maryam, whom Muslims honour as a Messenger of God and the Messiah. Yoruba adds a y-sound at the start in place of the Arabic ʿayn. The Hausa form of the same name is Isa.
Is Yisa a Muslim name?
Yes. Yisa is the Yoruba form of ʿIsa, the name of the Prophet Jesus in the Quran.
Is Yisa in the Quran?
'His name will be the Messiah, ʿĪsā, son of Maryam' (Quran 3:45).
Where is the name Yisa used?
Used among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yisa mean?
Yisa means 'Jesus; the Prophet ʿĪsā'. It comes from Arabic, Yoruba form.
Is Yisa a Muslim name?
Yes. Yisa is the Yoruba form of ʿIsa, the name of the Prophet Jesus in the Quran.
How do you write Yisa in Arabic?
Yisa is written عيسى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yisa?
Yisa is pronounced YEE-sah.
Is Yisa mentioned in the Quran?
'His name will be the Messiah, ʿĪsā, son of Maryam' (Quran 3:45).