Boy name
İzak name meaning
“he laughs; he will laugh”
İzak means “he laughs” or “he will laugh.” It is a form of the Hebrew name Yitshak, whose root expresses laughter. Used for boys in Türkiye, it belongs to the same name family as İshak, illustrating how one source name takes different forms across languages.
What does İzak mean?
He laughs; he will laugh
In Turkish: güler; gülecek olan
İzak shares its narrative background with İshak and Isaac. In Genesis, the connection with laughter is explained through reactions to the promise that Abraham and Sarah will have a child. This gives the name an association with joy, alongside its literal reference to laughing.
Origin of the name İzak
İzak is a form of Hebrew Yitzhak, a name built from the verb 'to laugh'. It belongs to the same name family as Isaac and Turkish İshak.
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 İzak
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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İzak Cemaleddin
Meaning of each name
- İzak: he laughs; he will laugh
- Cemaleddin: beauty of the faith
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Abidin İzak
Meaning of each name
- Abidin: worshippers; those devoted to worship
- İzak: he laughs; he will laugh
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İzak Nurhak
Meaning of each name
- İzak: he laughs; he will laugh
- Nurhak: Light of the Truth
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Abdülgani İzak
Meaning of each name
- Abdülgani: servant of the Self-Sufficient
- İzak: he laughs; he will laugh
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İzak Arif
Meaning of each name
- İzak: he laughs; he will laugh
- Arif: knowing, perceptive, possessing insight
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Fettah İzak
Meaning of each name
- Fettah: opener of ways; one who judges
- İzak: he laughs; he will laugh
How to pronounce İzak
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /izak/ |
Is İzak a boy’s name?
Yes, İzak is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
İzak does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Izak
Names that sound like İzak
Names with related meanings
Famous people named İzak
- İzak Algazi · b. 1889
- İzak Maçoro · b. 1918
- İzak Şenbahar · b. 1959
FAQ about the name İzak
What is the meaning of İzak?
İzak means “he laughs; he will laugh”. İzak is a form of Hebrew Yitzhak, a name built from the verb 'to laugh'. It belongs to the same name family as Isaac and Turkish İshak.
Is İzak a boy’s name?
Yes, İzak is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is İzak in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İzak nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İzak?
İzak is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does İzak have?
İzak has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name İzak?
İzak does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of İzak?
Other spellings: Izak.
What names go well with İzak?
Some ideas: İzak Cemaleddin; Abidin İzak; İzak Nurhak.
Famous people named İzak?
Notable people named İzak include İzak Algazi, İzak Maçoro, İzak Şenbahar.
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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