Eesaa

A Quranic Name for Boys

Eesaa is variant of Isa and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Eesaa or Isa, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Isa.

Full Meaning of Eesaa

Eesaa, also spelled Eisa or Eesa, is the Arabic name for the prophet Jesus, son of Mary. Eesaa is not an Arabic name, rather, it is ancient Hebrew and means “God is salvation”. Eesaa is a good name and is a direct Quranic name for boys (mentioned 25 times in the Quran).

Muslims can also use the spelling Jesus (and its variants) if they so wish.