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Isa

EE-suh

Isa (name) means a short form of the female name Isabel or its variants. Example: “Everyone calls her Isa for short.”

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1
A short form of the female name Isabel or its variants.
"Everyone calls her Isa for short."
2
The Arabic name for Jesus, used especially by Muslims.
"Muslims regard Isa as one of the great prophets."
3
A male given name from Arabic, used mainly by Muslims.
"Isa is a common name across the Middle East."

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In plain EnglishEither a short form of Isabel, or an Arabic name meaning Jesus.

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Etymology

As a female name, from Isabel/Isabella/Isabelle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Isa” mean?

The word “Isa” means a short form of the female name Isabel or its variants. In plain terms, either a short form of Isabel, or an Arabic name meaning Jesus.

How do you pronounce “Isa”?

“Isa” is pronounced EE-suh (/ˈisə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Isa” in a sentence?

Here is “Isa” used in a sentence: “Everyone calls her Isa for short.”

What part of speech is “Isa”?

“Isa” is a name.

Is “Isa” a common word?

“Isa” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Isa” have?

“Isa” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short form of the female name Isabel or its variants.

Is Isa a male or female name?

Isa can be either, depending on origin: as a short form of Isabel, it is used as a female name, while as an Arabic name it is used mainly by Muslims as a male given name.

What is the connection between Isa and Jesus?

Isa is the Arabic name for Jesus, used especially by Muslims, reflecting the figure's significant role in Islamic tradition as well as Christianity.

Is Isa a nickname or a full given name?

Isa serves both roles: it is commonly used as a short form of Isabel or its variants, and separately exists as a standalone male given name of Arabic origin.

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