Issa

Issa Meaning & Origin

About Issa
The surname Issa is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "Isa," which means "Jesus" in English. As a surname, Issa can be associated with individuals who have a historical or religious connection to Jesus Christ. It is a common surname among Arab Christians and is also found among Muslims and other Arabic-speaking communities. Additionally, Issa can be a variant of the Hebrew name "Yeshua," which is another form of the name Jesus.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Issa: 4,088
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,110
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.39

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Issa 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 Issa is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AS
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 S AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɪsə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Issa in Braille

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

The name Issa in braille

How to sign the name Issa using Sign Language

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

The name Issa in sign language

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