Issac

Issac is considered an English variant of the biblical boy's name Isaak, which has its origin in the ancient Greek form Isaák (Ἰσαάκ) and traces back to ancient Hebrew roots. The meaning of the name can be translated as "he (God) laughs," "he (God) will laugh," or "God smiles (at the child)."

What does the name Issac mean?

Issac is an English spelling of the biblical name Isaak, which derives from the ancient Greek form Isaák (Ἰσαάκ) and looks back to ancient Hebrew origins. The name's meaning is essentially "he (God) laughs," "he (God) will laugh," or "God smiles (at the child)." This name has its roots in ancient Hebrew, derived from Yitschâq (יִצְחָק) or Jizchak (יִשְׂחָק), meaning "he will laugh" or "he will rejoice," with the subject ʾēl (אֵל) added for "God." Isaak, the son of Abraham and Sarah and father of Jacob and Esau, is one of the three patriarchs in the Book of Genesis of the Old Testament, where his story is detailed. Other variants include Isaac, Ishaq, Sahak, Isak, Iisak, Isaku, Isaack, Iisakki, Iikka, Iiro, Izik, Itzig, Isacco, Izak, Izaak, Sjaak, Sjakie, Isaque, Izsak, Ike, Ishak, Jitzchak, Yitzhak, Itzhak, Jitzhak, and Yzac.

Where does the name Issac come from?

The name Issac has ancient Hebrew roots and means "he (God) smiles at." The etymology traces back to the ancient Hebrew terms Yitschâq (יִצְחָק) or Jizchak (יִשְׂחָק), which translate to "he will laugh" or "he will rejoice," complemented by the subject El, meaning "God." The original derivation comes from tzachâq (צָחַק), meaning "to laugh."

How do you pronounce Issac?

The pronunciation of Issac is clear and melodic. The name is usually pronounced in German as "Is-sac" [ˈɪzak], creating a clear and gentle sound movement. The "ss" emphasizes the middle of the name, while the "c" provides a firm closure. This gives Issac a calm and present impression - simple, clear, and timeless with a subtly biblical aura.

When is the name day of Issac?

The name day of Issac is celebrated on October 6 and October 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Issac is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd in the list of the most common male first names. The name achieved its best placement in 2018 with 2,659th place. Over the last ten years, Issac has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,152nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,704th.

Famous people

• Isaac Lahey (character from the series Teen Wolf)
• Issac Booth (American football player from America)
• Issac Honey (footballer from Ghana)
• Issac Monks (English football player)
• Issac Newton (scientist / discoverer of the force of gravity)
• Issac Rieman Baxley (American poet)