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Issa name meaning
Last Name
4k
in the U.S.
in 2010
4k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Issa mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Issa
User Submitted Origins
Arabic
75%
African
8%
Indian (Sanskrit)
8%
French
8%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Oman says the name Issa is of Arabic origin and means "Issa is the Arabic version of Jesus".
- A submission from Saudi Arabia says the name Issa means "Arabic version of Jesus".
- A user from Saudi Arabia says the name Issa is of Arabic origin and means "Issa is Arabic for jesus".
- A user from Michigan, U.S. says the name Issa means "Jesus is good".
- A user from Kenya says the name Issa is of Arabic origin and means "Jesus".
- A user from Arkansas, U.S. says the name Issa is of Arabic origin and means "He will reach great".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
Issa was also found in the following language(s): French and Latin
Notable Persons Named Issa
Notable Persons Named Issa
Issa Rae
Issa Rae is a director, writer, actor, web series creator, and producer. Issa was born on January 12th, 1985.
Issa Hayatou
Issa Hayatou is a football administrator and athlete. Issa was born on August 9th, 1946 in Garoua.
Issa Pointer
Issa Pointer is a rhythm, blues, soul music, pop music, dance music, rock music, jazz, and country music singing. She plays Vocals. Her ongoing career started in 1994. Issa was given the name Issa Kuren Edwards on January 22nd, 1978 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Issa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Issa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is a real estate developer. He holds the title Sheikh. Issa was born Issa bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Trucial States.
Issa Diop
Issa Diop is a soccer player for the Toulouse FC. Issa was born on January 5th, 1997 in Toulouse.
Issa Cissokho
Issa Cissokho is a soccer player for the F.C. Bari 1908, Genoa C.F.C., CS Louhans-Cuiseaux, En Avant de Guingamp, US Orléans, Blois Foot 41, USJA Carquefou, FC Nantes, and Senegal national football team. Issa was born on February 23rd, 1985 in Paris, France.
- Issa G. Shivji
- Issa Abu IssaBusinessman
- Rabeh SaqerMusician
- Issa El-IssaJournalist
- Issa DoumbiaActor
- Issa NdoyeSoccer Player
- Issa J. BoullataScholar
- Issa al-Khouli
- Issa Ouédraogo
Notable Persons With the Last Name Issa
Notable Persons With the Last Name Issa
Darrell Issa
Darrell Issa is a Chairman of the House Oversight Committee and Chairman of theHouse Oversight Committee. His military service ended in 1972. Darrell was born on November 1st, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Majida Issa
Majida Issa is an actress and singer. Her ongoing career started in 2005. Majida was given the name Majida Margarita Issa Bellotto on June 27th, 1981 in San Andrés (island).
Aguila Saleh Issa
Aguila Saleh Issa is a President of the Council of Deputies of Libya and List of heads of state of Libya. Aguila was born in 1944 in Al Qubbah.
Leandro Issa
Leandro was born on September 19th, 1983.
Pierre Issa
Pierre Issa is a soccer player for the Olympiacos F.C., USL Dunkerque, Olympique de Marseille, Chelsea F.C., Watford F.C., Tripoli SC, Ionikos F.C., OFI Crete F.C., and South Africa national football team. Pierre was born on September 11th, 1975 in Germiston.
Joseph John Issa
Joseph was born on December 1st, 1965.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Issa | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 70.03% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 15.48% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 3.01% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.22% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 5.60% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 5.65% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Issa
People with the last name Issa are most frequently White or African American