Boy name
Ishak name meaning
“he will laugh”
Ishak is a masculine name meaning “he will laugh,” from Arabic Isḥāq. It corresponds to Hebrew Yiṣḥāq, a name derived from the verb “to laugh.” The name occurs in Islamic prophetic tradition and the Bible, and Ishaq is a spelling variant of Ishak.
What does Ishak mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Ishak
From Arabic Isḥāq, corresponding to Hebrew Yiṣḥāq, derived from the verb to laugh. It occurs in Islamic prophetic tradition and the Bible.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic, Christian |
| In Islamic history | The 25 Prophets |
| Starts with | I · Is |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Ishak in Islam and the Quran
Ishak appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Hud [11]: 71.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Ishak
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ishak, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Ishak as a first name
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Ishak Rafa
Interpretation
May his laughter fill a life of harmony and prosperity.Meaning of each word
- Ishak: he will laugh
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
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Ishak Zaidan
Interpretation
May his laughter grow as good things increase in abundance.Meaning of each word
- Ishak: he will laugh
- Zaidan: increase, abundant growth
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Interpretation
May his laughter express generosity like the first light of dawn.Meaning of each word
- Ishak: he will laugh
- Fadlan: excellence, merit, generosity
- Alfajar: the first light of dawn
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Interpretation
May he be a faithful guardian who keeps promises and laughs.Meaning of each word
- Ishak: he will laugh
- Hafizh: guardian, memorizer
- Aufa: more faithful, truer to promises
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Ishak Khoir
Interpretation
May his laughter accompany every good thing that life brings.Meaning of each word
- Ishak: he will laugh
- Khoir: goodness, something good
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Ishak Fathir
Interpretation
May he become a creator whose creations are accompanied by laughter.Meaning of each word
- Ishak: he will laugh
- Fathir: creator, originator
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Ishak Bagir
Interpretation
May he deepen his knowledge while enjoying a life with laughter.Meaning of each word
- Ishak: he will laugh
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
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Interpretation
May his life hold sustenance, faithfulness to promises, and laughter.Meaning of each word
- Ishak: he will laugh
- Rezky: sustenance, provision for life
- Aufa: more faithful, truer to promises
Ishak as a middle name
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Interpretation
May his firm resolve keep increasing with laughter alongside it.Meaning of each word
- Azmi: firm resolve
- Ishak: he will laugh
- Zidni: increase for me
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Interpretation
May he be accepting, increasingly pure, and full of laughter.Meaning of each word
- Radi: content, satisfied or accepting
- Ishak: he will laugh
- Azka: purer, more virtuous
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Interpretation
May his sustenance arrive with laughter like the coming dawn.Meaning of each word
- Rizky: sustenance, provision
- Ishak: he will laugh
- Fajri: relating to dawn
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Interpretation
May he grow in noble standing with increasing abundance and laughter.Meaning of each word
- Alwan: high, elevated in rank
- Ishak: he will laugh
- Zaidan: increase, abundant growth
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Interpretation
May his faithfulness to promises accompany laughter, safety, and prosperity.Meaning of each word
- Aufa: more faithful, truer to promises
- Ishak: he will laugh
- Salamat: safety and well-being
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Interpretation
May he be dearly loved, increasingly good, and full of laughter.Meaning of each word
- Ahsan: better, best
- Ishak: he will laugh
- Habibi: my beloved, my dear
Ishak as a last name
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Fadel Ishak
Interpretation
May he be an excellent person of noble character and laughter.Meaning of each word
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
- Ishak: he will laugh
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Interpretation
May he offer help with moral goodness and plenty of laughter.Meaning of each word
- Fadillah: virtue, moral excellence
- Rafid: one who helps or supports
- Ishak: he will laugh
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Ahza Ishak
Interpretation
May greater good fortune always be welcomed with his laughter.Meaning of each word
- Ahza: more fortunate
- Ishak: he will laugh
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Sabir Ishak
Interpretation
May he face difficulties with patience, perseverance, and accompanying laughter.Meaning of each word
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
- Ishak: he will laugh
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Akram Ishak
Interpretation
May he become increasingly noble, generous, and full of laughter.Meaning of each word
- Akram: more noble, more generous
- Ishak: he will laugh
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Shidqi Ishak
Interpretation
May he be honest, hold to truth, and live with laughter.Meaning of each word
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
- Ishak: he will laugh
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How to pronounce Ishak
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ishaʔ/ |
| Arabic script | إسحاق |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦱꦏ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮞ᮪ᮠᮊ᮪ |
Is Ishak a boy’s name?
Yes, Ishak is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 90% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ishak ranks #210 among boy names in our data sample (87 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Ishak
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Ishak
- Ishak Djober · b. 1989
- Ishak Pamumbu Lambe · b. 1946
- Ishak Charlie · b. 1953
- Ishak Djuarsa
- Ishak Mekki · b. 1958
- Ishak · b. 1970
- Ishak · b. 1980
- Ishak · b. 1996
- Ishak · b. 1962
- Ishak · b. 1964
- Ishak Agung S. Atacay · b. 1981
- Ishak Ali Almuthahar · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Ishak
What is the meaning of Ishak?
Ishak means he will laugh. From Arabic Isḥāq, corresponding to Hebrew Yiṣḥāq, derived from the verb to laugh. It occurs in Islamic prophetic tradition and the Bible.
Is Ishak a boy’s name?
Yes, Ishak is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 90% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ishak?
Ishak is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
Is the name Ishak in the Quran?
Ishak appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Hud [11]: 71.
How many syllables does Ishak have?
Ishak has 2 syllables (Is-hak) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ishak?
Ishak ranks #210 among boy names in our data sample (87 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Ishak?
Other spellings: Ishaq.
What full names go well with Ishak?
Some ideas: Ishak Rafa; Azmi Ishak Zidni; Fadel Ishak.
Famous people named Ishak?
Notable people named Ishak include Ishak Djober, Ishak Pamumbu Lambe, Ishak Charlie.
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