Boy's name · Prophet in the Quran
Ishaq: meaning and origin
إسحاق- Meaning
- Name of the prophet Ishaq (Isaac); usually explained as he laughs
- Arabic
- إسحاق
- Say it
- is-HAAQ
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Prophet in the Quran
- Also spelled
- Ishaaq, Isaac
- Source
- Quran 37:112
About the prophet
Son of Ibrahim and Sarah, given as good news to his parents in old age (Quran 11:71, 37:112).
وَبَشَّرْنَٰهُ بِإِسْحَٰقَ نَبِيًّۭا مِّنَ ٱلصَّٰلِحِينَ
Surah As-Saaffaat, 37:112 · Read it with translation and audio
Related names
Isma'il إسماعيلName of the prophet Isma'il (Ishmael)'Isa عيسىName of the prophet 'Isa (Jesus), the Messiah, son of MaryamLut لوطName of the prophet Lut (Lot), nephew of IbrahimIlyas إلياسName of the prophet Ilyas (Elijah)Muhammad محمدMuch praised, praised again and againIdris إدريسName of the prophet Idris
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ishaq mean?
Name of the prophet Ishaq (Isaac); usually explained as he laughs.
How do you pronounce Ishaq?
Say it as is-HAAQ; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written إسحاق.
Is Ishaq in the Quran?
Yes. Prophet Ishaq is named in the Quran, for example in Surah As-Saaffaat (37:112).
Is Ishaq a boy's or girl's name?
Ishaq is a boy's name.
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