Boy's name · Prophet in the Quran
'Isa: meaning and origin
عيسى- Meaning
- Name of the prophet 'Isa (Jesus), the Messiah, son of Maryam
- Arabic
- عيسى
- Say it
- EE-saa
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Prophet in the Quran
- Also spelled
- Eesa, Isa, Esa
- Source
- Quran 19:34
About the prophet
Born to Maryam without a father, a sign from Allah; he spoke from the cradle and was given the Injil (Quran 19:16-36, 3:45-49).
ذَٰلِكَ عِيسَى ٱبْنُ مَرْيَمَ ۚ قَوْلَ ٱلْحَقِّ ٱلَّذِى فِيهِ يَمْتَرُونَ
Surah Maryam, 19:34 · Read it with translation and audio
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name 'Isa mean?
Name of the prophet 'Isa (Jesus), the Messiah, son of Maryam.
How do you pronounce 'Isa?
Say it as EE-saa; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written عيسى.
Is 'Isa in the Quran?
Yes. Prophet 'Isa is named in the Quran, for example in Surah Maryam (19:34).
Is 'Isa a boy's or girl's name?
'Isa is a boy's name.
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