Boy name
İshak name meaning
“he will laugh; a name associated with laughter”
İshak means he will laugh, a name associated with laughter. It comes from Hebrew Yiṣḥāq through Arabic Isḥāq and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Its concrete narrative association is Isaac, the son of Abraham, whose name shares this Hebrew origin.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does İshak mean?
He will laugh; a name associated with laughter
In Turkish: gülecek; gülmeyle ilişkilendirilen ad
İshak is the name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran and identified as a son of Abraham. Biblical tradition connects the same figure's name with laughter in the account of his birth. İshak, English Isaac and related forms in other languages belong to the same historical name family.
How popular is İshak?
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
- 14provinces
Where is İshak in the top 30?
14 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
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 İshak
İshak reached Turkish through Arabic Isḥāq from Hebrew Yiṣḥāq, the name corresponding to Isaac. The Hebrew form derives from the verb 'to laugh' and is commonly understood as 'he will laugh'.
| Linguistic origin | Hebrew, Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of prophets |
| Is İshak in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · إسحاق · 11:71İshak appears in the Quran as Isaac, including in the announcement of his birth in Surah Hud. |
| 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 İshak
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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İshak Mecnun
Meaning of each name
- İshak: he will laugh; a name associated with laughter
- Mecnun: love-stricken, mad with love
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Süphan İshak
Meaning of each name
- Süphan: declaring God free from imperfection
- İshak: he will laugh; a name associated with laughter
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İshak Abdulmuttalip
Meaning of each name
- İshak: he will laugh; a name associated with laughter
- Abdulmuttalip: servant of al-Muttalib
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Hanifi İshak
Meaning of each name
- Hanifi: associated with hanif belief and religious uprightness
- İshak: he will laugh; a name associated with laughter
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İshak Jacques
Meaning of each name
- İshak: he will laugh; a name associated with laughter
- Jacques: associated with the heel; traditionally, supplanter
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Sadettin İshak
Meaning of each name
- Sadettin: felicity of the faith; blessedness of religion
- İshak: he will laugh; a name associated with laughter
How to pronounce İshak
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ishak/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اسحاق |
| Arabic | إسحاق |
Is İshak a boy’s name?
Yes, İshak is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
İshak 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: Ishak
Names that sound like İshak
Names with related meanings
Famous people named İshak
- İshak Doğan · b. 1990
- İshak Haleva · b. 1940
- İshak Sükûti · b. 1868
- İshak Çakmak · b. 1992
- İshak Alaton · b. 1927
- İshak Sağlam · b. 1966
- İshak Şan · b. 1976
- İshak Avni Akdağ · b. 1888
- İshak Fakih
- İshak Gazel · b. 1980
- İshak Işıtman · b. 1891
- İshak Kurt · b. 1993
FAQ about the name İshak
What is the meaning of İshak?
İshak means “he will laugh; a name associated with laughter”. İshak reached Turkish through Arabic Isḥāq from Hebrew Yiṣḥāq, the name corresponding to Isaac. The Hebrew form derives from the verb 'to laugh' and is commonly understood as 'he will laugh'.
Is İshak a boy’s name?
Yes, İshak is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is İshak in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. İshak appears in the Quran as Isaac, including in the announcement of his birth in Surah Hud. (e.g.: 11:71)
What is the origin of the name İshak?
İshak is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does İshak have?
İshak has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name İshak?
İshak appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of İshak?
Other spellings: Ishak.
What names go well with İshak?
Some ideas: İshak Mecnun; Süphan İshak; İshak Abdulmuttalip.
Famous people named İshak?
Notable people named İshak include İshak Doğan, İshak Haleva, İshak Sükûti.
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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