Isa
A diminutive of the female given name Isabel or of its variant forms, sometimes also…A diminutive of the female given name Isabel or of its variant forms, sometimes also used as a formal given name.
Meaning
3 sensesA diminutive of the female given name Isabel or of its variant forms, sometimes also used as a formal given name.
Jesus, a prophet of Islam. Understood to be Jesus of Nazareth.
A male given name from Arabic mainly used by Muslims.
Examples
1 sentencesBut before the company can begin mining operations, the ISA mandated that it complete a biological study of the region.
Origin
From Isabel, Isabella and Isabelle. Transliteration of Arabic عِيسَى (ʕīsā) or anglicizedFrom Isabel, Isabella and Isabelle.
Transliteration of Arabic عِيسَى (ʕīsā) or anglicized from Turkish İsa, both equivalents of Jesus as a given name.
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