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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
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A given name and surname of Arabic origin.
"Maps for new House of Representatives districts would be created — splitting up red cities that support Republicans Ken Calvert of Corona and Darrell Issa of San Diego County, according to new maps drawn by Democrats."
— Madison Hart, Temecula City Council declares opposition to Prop. 50 (2025)
"Issa is also the Arabic name for the prophet Jesus."
noun
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A member of the Issa, a major Somali clan based mainly in Djibouti.
"Until its independence in 1977, Djibouti was called the French Territory of the Afars and the Issas."
"The Issa are one of the two largest ethnic groups in Djibouti."
How to use Issa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a personal name of Arabic origin or the name of a Somali clan.
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Etymology
From Somali Ciise or Arabic ʕīsā.
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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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