Boy name
Ishaq name meaning
“he will laugh”
Ishaq is a masculine name meaning “he will laugh”, from Arabic Isḥāq. The Arabic form corresponds to Hebrew Yiṣḥāq, which derives from the verb “to laugh”. Ishak is a spelling variant, and the name occurs in Islamic prophetic tradition and the Bible as part of its historical usage.
What does Ishaq mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Ishaq
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.
Ishaq in Islam and the Quran
Ishaq 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 Ishaq
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ishaq, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ishaq: he will laugh
- Wakil: an authorized representative
- Salihin: righteous and virtuous people
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Meaning of each word
- Ishaq: he will laugh
- Hafil: abundant; full
- Thoriq: a visitor arriving at night
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Ishaq Arsad
Meaning of each word
- Ishaq: he will laugh
- Arsad: better guided, sounder in judgement
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Meaning of each word
- Mustopo: the chosen one
- Ishaq: he will laugh
- Sabil: way or path
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Ishaq Rohi
Meaning of each word
- Ishaq: he will laugh
- Rohi: my soul; relating to the spirit
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Meaning of each word
- Ishaq: he will laugh
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
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How to pronounce Ishaq
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ishak/ |
| Arabic script | إسحاق |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦱꦏ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮞ᮪ᮠᮋ᮪ |
Is Ishaq a boy’s name?
Yes, Ishaq is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ishaq ranks #1,030 among boy names in our data sample (19 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 Ishaq
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Ishaq
- Ishaq Iskandar · b. 1942
- Ishaq Husin Shir Mohammad
- Ishaq M. Noer
- Ishaq M. Noer
- Ishaq Saleh · b. 1938
- Ishaq Saleh
- M. Ishaq · b. 1955
FAQ about the name Ishaq
What is the meaning of Ishaq?
Ishaq 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 Ishaq a boy’s name?
Yes, Ishaq is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ishaq?
Ishaq is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
Is the name Ishaq in the Quran?
Ishaq appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Hud [11]: 71.
How many syllables does Ishaq have?
Ishaq has 2 syllables (Is-haq) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ishaq?
Ishaq ranks #1,030 among boy names in our data sample (19 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Ishaq?
Other spellings: Ishak.
What full names go well with Ishaq?
Some ideas: Ishaq Wakil Salihin; Ishaq Hafil Thoriq; Ishaq Arsad.
Famous people named Ishaq?
Notable people named Ishaq include Ishaq Iskandar, Ishaq Husin Shir Mohammad, Ishaq M. Noer.
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