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Issa

Issa (name) means a given name and surname of Arabic origin. Example: “Issa is also the Arabic name for the prophet Jesus.”

name
1
A given name and surname of Arabic origin.
"Issa is also the Arabic name for the prophet Jesus."
noun
1
A member of the Issa, a major Somali clan based mainly in Djibouti.
"The Issa are one of the two largest ethnic groups in Djibouti."

How to Use Issa

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a personal name of Arabic origin or the name of a Somali clan.

Word Forms

Issas plural, Issa plural

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Etymology

From Somali Ciise or Arabic ʕīsā.

Origin: Arabic

Isa Jesus Yeshua

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Issa” mean?

The word “Issa” means a given name and surname of Arabic origin. In plain terms, either a personal name of Arabic origin or the name of a Somali clan.

How do you use “Issa” in a sentence?

Here is “Issa” used in a sentence: “Issa is also the Arabic name for the prophet Jesus.”

What part of speech is “Issa”?

Depending on how it is used, “Issa” can be a name and a noun.

Where does the word “Issa” come from?

The word “Issa” comes from Arabic. From Somali Ciise or Arabic ʕīsā.

Is “Issa” a common word?

“Issa” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Issa” have?

“Issa” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a given name and surname of Arabic origin.

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