Eesa
Eesa is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Jesus, the prophet”.
| Meaning | Jesus, the prophet |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عيسى |
| Pronunciation | EE-sah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide, United Kingdom, Pakistan, South Africa |
Meaning and origin of Eesa
Eesa spells out by sound the name ʿĪsā, which the Quran gives to Jesus son of Mary, a messenger of the highest rank in Islam. The doubled 'ee' is a common pattern in South Asian and British Muslim spellings. In Islamic belief ʿĪsā was born by a miracle, was raised up to God and will come back before the Day of Judgement.
Is Eesa a Muslim name?
Eesa, the Prophet Jesus's name in Islam, is much loved by Muslims, and the Quran names him in 'whose name will be the Messiah, ʿĪsā son of Maryam' (Quran 3:45).
How popular is Eesa?
It is used across the Muslim world, and this spelling is popular in the UK, Pakistan and South Africa.
Gifts with the name Eesa
- Eesa name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Eesa baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Eesa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eesa mean?
Eesa means 'Jesus, the prophet'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Eesa a Muslim name?
Eesa, the Prophet Jesus's name in Islam, is much loved by Muslims, and the Quran names him in 'whose name will be the Messiah, ʿĪsā son of Maryam' (Quran 3:45).
How do you pronounce Eesa?
Eesa is pronounced EE-sah.
Is Eesa a boy or girl name?
Eesa is usually a boy name.