Isa

Isa Meaning & Origin

About Isa
The surname Isa has multiple origins and meanings. In Arabic, Isa is a given name that means "Jesus" and is derived from the Hebrew name Yeshua. It is a common name among Muslims and Christians in the Middle East. In some African cultures, Isa is a surname of Hausa origin, meaning "iron" or "strong." Additionally, Isa can be a variant of the surname Isaac, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yitzhak, meaning "he will laugh." The meaning of the surname Isa can vary depending on the cultural and linguistic context.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Isa is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Isa: 1,055
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23920
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Isa based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Isa is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
IA
πŸ”Š Soundex
I200
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
IY1 S AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈisΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Isa in Braille

Here's how to represent Isa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Isa in braille

How to sign the name Isa using Sign Language

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

The name Isa in sign language

Numerology