Issa

In Arabic usage, commonly associated with the name of Jesus in Islamic and Arabic Christian contexts.

Issa is a masculine given name used in Arabic-speaking contexts and in communities that use Arabic-origin naming traditions. In Islamic tradition, ʿIsa is the Arabic name for Jesus, and the name is also used in Arabic Christian contexts; usage and spelling can vary by region and by language of record. From an etymology standpoint, the name is written in Arabic as عيسى and commonly romanized as Issa or Isa. Because romanization practices differ, Latin spellings are best treated as equivalents rather than strict separate names. Pronunciation is often given as EE-sah. A practical tip is to confirm the preferred Latin spelling (Issa vs Isa) in official documents, since both are widely used for the same Arabic form.

Etymology: Arabic form written عيسى; romanized as Issa/Isa. It is used as a personal name in multiple communities, with regional spelling variation.