Find out how popular the first name Eissa has been for the last 36 years (from 1989 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Eissa by gender

Based on the last 36 years of data, Eissa is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 18 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Eissa.

The history of the first name Eissa

The name Eissa has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a variation of the name Isa, which is the Arabic form of the name Jesus. The name Isa itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yeshua, which means "God is salvation" or "God is deliverance."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eissa can be found in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. In the Quran, Eissa is referred to as a prophet and messenger of God, and is revered as a significant figure in Islamic tradition.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eissa. One of the earliest recorded figures was Eissa ibn Maryam, a 7th-century Muslim scholar and religious leader from Medina. He was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the study of hadith, the record of the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad.

Another prominent figure with the name Eissa was Eissa al-Nuri (1611-1670), a Sufi mystic and poet from Damascus. He was renowned for his spiritual writings and his influence on the development of Sufism, a mystical tradition within Islam.

In the 19th century, Eissa Effendi Rami (1810-1888) was a prominent Lebanese scholar and philosopher. He was known for his work in promoting education and cultural reform in the Ottoman Empire, and his efforts to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western thought.

More recently, Eissa Al-Ghannam (1924-2010) was a Kuwaiti writer and journalist who played a significant role in the literary and cultural life of Kuwait. He was celebrated for his novels, short stories, and essays, which often explored themes of identity, tradition, and modernity in the Arab world.

Eissa Bokarr (1944-2009) was a Gambian diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Gambia from 1994 to 1997. He was instrumental in strengthening the Gambia's international relations and promoting its interests on the global stage.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Eissa throughout history, reflecting its rich cultural and historical significance within the Arabic-speaking world.

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