Ishaq
إسحاق
✦Pronunciation
ishaq
Meaning
He laughs; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Isaac, son of Ibrahim and father of Yaqub
Origin
Arabic
Quranic Name
Yes
Popularity
Popular
About the Name
Ishaq is a masculine Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, carrying the beautiful meaning of "He laughs; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Isaac, son of Ibrahim and father of Yaqub". This name holds exceptional significance in Islam — it is both mentioned in the Holy Quran and is the name of a Prophet of Allah, making it among the most blessed names a parent can choose. Ishaq is a popular name among Muslim communities worldwide.
Quranic Reference
“Mentioned in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:72); son of Ibrahim, granted to him as a glad tiding.”
Numerology (Abjad)
Each Arabic letter carries a numeric value in the classical Abjad system.
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