Boy name
İsa name meaning
“the name of Jesus”
İsa is the name of Jesus and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. It entered Turkish from Arabic ʿĪsā, naming the same historical figure as Hebrew Yēshūaʿ. Narratives of Mary and Jesus provide its central association, while Jesus is the corresponding English name.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does İsa mean?
The name of Jesus
In Turkish: İsa peygamberin adı
İsa is the Turkish name of Jesus, the central figure of Christianity and a prophet in Islamic tradition. The Quran identifies him as the son of Mary. The name's cultural meaning comes primarily from these narratives, while a literal translation of its Arabic form remains uncertain.
How popular is İsa?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 26provinces
Where is İsa in the top 30?
26 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with İsa
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name İsa
Entered Turkish from Arabic ʿĪsā, the Arabic name of Jesus. It refers to the same historical figure as Hebrew Yēšūaʿ, although the formation of the Arabic form remains debated.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of prophets |
| Is İsa in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · عيسى · 2:87, 3:45, 19:34ʿĪsā, the Arabic form of İsa, occurs in the Quran as the proper name of Jesus, son of Mary. |
| Starts with | İ · İs |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with İsa
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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İsa Muammer
Meaning of each name
- İsa: the name of Jesus
- Muammer: long-lived; having lived many years
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Danyal İsa
Meaning of each name
- Danyal: God is my judge
- İsa: the name of Jesus
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İsa Adem
Meaning of each name
- İsa: the name of Jesus
- Adem: human being; humankind
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Saim İsa
Meaning of each name
- Saim: one who fasts; fasting
- İsa: the name of Jesus
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İsa Cüneyt
Meaning of each name
- İsa: the name of Jesus
- Cüneyt: a small army or troop of soldiers
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Ziyaettin İsa
Meaning of each name
- Ziyaettin: light of the faith
- İsa: the name of Jesus
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Ali İsa.
How to pronounce İsa
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /isa/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | عیسی |
| Arabic | عيسى |
Is İsa a boy’s name?
Yes, İsa is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
İsa appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Isa
Names that sound like İsa
Famous people named İsa
- İsa Demir · b. 1985
- İsa Kaykun · b. 1988
- İsa Akgöl · b. 1989
- İsa Mesih Şahin
- İsa Turan · b. 1969
- İsa Ertürk · b. 1955
- İsa Parlak · b. 1955
- İsa Altsoy
- İsa Bal · b. 1971
- İsa Coşkuner · b. 1911
- İsa Çelik · b. 1944
- İsa Dündar · b. 1974
FAQ about the name İsa
What is the meaning of İsa?
İsa means “the name of Jesus”. Entered Turkish from Arabic ʿĪsā, the Arabic name of Jesus. It refers to the same historical figure as Hebrew Yēšūaʿ, although the formation of the Arabic form remains debated.
Is İsa a boy’s name?
Yes, İsa is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is İsa in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. ʿĪsā, the Arabic form of İsa, occurs in the Quran as the proper name of Jesus, son of Mary. (e.g.: 2:87, 3:45, 19:34)
What is the origin of the name İsa?
İsa is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does İsa have?
İsa has 2 syllables and 3 letters.
How popular is the name İsa?
İsa appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of İsa?
Other spellings: Isa.
What names go well with İsa?
Some ideas: İsa Muammer; Danyal İsa; İsa Adem.
Famous people named İsa?
Notable people named İsa include İsa Demir, İsa Kaykun, İsa Akgöl.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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