Boy name
Isya name meaning
“nighttime; the obligatory night prayer”
Isya is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic ʿishāʾ, meaning nighttime or the obligatory night prayer. This interpretation follows the Indonesian word isya. Under that derivation, the name carries a connection both to the time of night and to the prayer named for it.
What does Isya mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Isya
If it follows Indonesian isya, it derives from Arabic ʿishāʾ, referring to nighttime or the obligatory night prayer. Whether this is the intended source of the name needs confirmation.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Isya in Islam and the Quran
Isya does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (عشاء) does, for example in QS Yusuf [12]: 16. The word denotes nighttime.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Isya
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Isya, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Isya: nighttime; the obligatory night prayer
- Sukron: gratitude or an expression of thanks
- Yusril: ease, freedom from hardship
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Meaning of each word
- Isya: nighttime; the obligatory night prayer
- Niam: blessings or favors
- Ahsan: better, best
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Isya Rizqullah
Meaning of each word
- Isya: nighttime; the obligatory night prayer
- Rizqullah: sustenance bestowed by God
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Meaning of each word
- Mujahid: one who strives in jihad
- Isya: nighttime; the obligatory night prayer
- Ridho: contentment, willing acceptance
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Isya Hafiz
Meaning of each word
- Isya: nighttime; the obligatory night prayer
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
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Meaning of each word
- Isya: nighttime; the obligatory night prayer
- Fathoni: intelligent, perceptive
- Hudzaifah: something shortened or reduced
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How to pronounce Isya
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /iʃa/ |
| Arabic script | عشاء |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦱ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮯ |
Is Isya a boy’s name?
Yes, Isya is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Isya ranks #2,854 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Isya
Names with related meanings
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Hari♂Day
- Ramadhan♂The fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Purwanto♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yulianto♂Associated with July
- Harry♂Day
- Ramadhani♂♀Associated with the month of Ramadan
- Syahrul♂A calendar month
- Riyadi♂Connected with a festive holiday
- Febri♂♀Associated with February
- Yanuar♂Associated with January
Famous people named Isya
- Isya Jeeperson · b. 1992
- M. Isya · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Isya
What is the meaning of Isya?
Isya means nighttime; the obligatory night prayer. If it follows Indonesian isya, it derives from Arabic ʿishāʾ, referring to nighttime or the obligatory night prayer. Whether this is the intended source of the name needs confirmation.
Is Isya a boy’s name?
Yes, Isya is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Isya?
Isya is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Isya in the Quran?
Isya does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (عشاء) does, for example in QS Yusuf [12]: 16. The word denotes nighttime.
How many syllables does Isya have?
Isya has 2 syllables (I-sya) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Isya?
Isya ranks #2,854 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Isya?
Some ideas: Isya Sukron Yusril; Isya Niam Ahsan; Isya Rizqullah.
Famous people named Isya?
Notable people named Isya include Isya Jeeperson, M. Isya.
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