Unisex name
Iskak name meaning
“he will laugh”
Iskak is a unisex name meaning “he will laugh,” commonly linked to a Javanese adaptation of Ishak through Arabic Isḥāq. Its ultimate source is Hebrew Yitzḥaq. The meaning comes from that Hebrew name, while Ishak and Isḥāq provide the related forms in its proposed derivation.
What does Iskak mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Iskak
Probably a Javanese adaptation of Ishak through Arabic Isḥāq. The name ultimately comes from Hebrew Yitzḥaq, 'he will laugh'.
| Linguistic origin | Javanese, Arabic, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Naming tradition | Islamic, Christian |
| 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.
Iskak in Islam and the Quran
Iskak 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 Iskak
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Iskak, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Iskak: he will laugh
- Syaipul: sword
- Hida: guidance; direction
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Meaning of each word
- Iskak: he will laugh
- Adila: just, impartial
- Nuzul: descent, arrival
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Iskak Hayatul
Meaning of each word
- Iskak: he will laugh
- Hayatul: life, living
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Meaning of each word
- Rohi: my soul; relating to the spirit
- Iskak: he will laugh
- Fauzan: success, triumph
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Iskak Habib
Meaning of each word
- Iskak: he will laugh
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
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Meaning of each word
- Iskak: he will laugh
- Ghazi: warrior taking part in a campaign
- Fauzan: success, triumph
How to pronounce Iskak
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /iskaʔ/ |
| Arabic script | إسحاق |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦱ꧀ꦏꦏ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮞ᮪ᮊᮊ᮪ |
Is Iskak a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Iskak is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 78% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Iskak ranks #404 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Iskak
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Iskak
- Iskak · b. 1933
- R. Iskak · b. 1912
- Iskak Lanap · b. 1952
FAQ about the name Iskak
What is the meaning of Iskak?
Iskak means he will laugh. Probably a Javanese adaptation of Ishak through Arabic Isḥāq. The name ultimately comes from Hebrew Yitzḥaq, 'he will laugh'.
Is Iskak a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Iskak is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 78% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Iskak?
Iskak is of Javanese, Arabic and Hebrew origin.
Is the name Iskak in the Quran?
Iskak appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Hud [11]: 71.
How many syllables does Iskak have?
Iskak has 2 syllables (Is-kak) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Iskak?
Iskak ranks #404 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Iskak?
Some ideas: Iskak Syaipul Hida; Iskak Adila Nuzul; Iskak Hayatul.
Famous people named Iskak?
Notable people named Iskak include Iskak, R. Iskak, Iskak Lanap.
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