Yitzchak

Yitzchak Meaning & Origin

About Yitzchak
The name "Yitzchak" is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "tzachaq," meaning "to laugh" or "to rejoice." It is most commonly associated with the biblical figure Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah. The name reflects the joy and laughter that accompanied his birth, as his parents initially laughed in disbelief when they were told they would have a child in their old age. "Yitzchak" symbolizes the happiness and blessings that Isaac brought to his family and serves as a reminder of the power of faith and divine intervention.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yitzchak are male.

Yitzchak Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 36.36% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATSXK
🗽 NYSIIS
YASA
🔊 Soundex
Y03202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y IH1 CH AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/yitzchak*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATSXK', 'ATSKK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y322

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yitzchak in Braille

Here's how to represent Yitzchak in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Yitzchak in braille

How to Spell the Name Yitzchak in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Yitzchak using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Yitzchak in sign language

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