Isah
Isah is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Nigerian spelling origin, meaning “Jesus, Prophet of God”.
| Meaning | Jesus, Prophet of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Nigerian spelling |
| Written as | عيسى |
| Pronunciation | EE-sah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria, Ghana, West Africa |
Meaning and origin of Isah
Northern Nigeria has its own way of writing the Quranic name of Jesus, and Isah is it. Local transliteration often tacks an 'h' onto the end of names, which also produces forms like Musah and Yahayah. Through it, families honour the Messiah born to Maryam by a miracle, a prophet deeply revered in Islam. People carry it as a first name and as a family name.
Is Isah a Muslim name?
West African Muslims, Nigerians above all, use Isah to honour the Prophet Isa. The Quran speaks of one 'whose name will be the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary' (Quran 3:45).
How popular is Isah?
Northern Nigeria and Ghana use it both as a given name and as a family name.
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Spellings and variants of Isah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isah mean?
Isah means 'Jesus, Prophet of God'. It is of Arabic, Nigerian spelling origin.
Is Isah a Muslim name?
West African Muslims, Nigerians above all, use Isah to honour the Prophet Isa. The Quran speaks of one 'whose name will be the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary' (Quran 3:45).
How do you pronounce Isah?
Isah is pronounced EE-sah.
Is Isah a boy or girl name?
Isah is usually a boy name.