What origin is the name Eissa?

Eissa comes from Arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Eissa?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Eissa — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Both spellings are used. Eissa means "A variant of Isa, an Arabic name that is the equivalent of Jesus, meaning God is salvation."; Eisa is listed with the meaning "Gift of God". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Eissa

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Eissa

Eissa

Boy

Arabic

2 syllables

Eissa is an Arabic boy's name meaning "A variant of Isa, an Arabic name that is the equivalent of Jesus, meaning God is salvation".

Eissa is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "A variant of Isa, an Arabic name that is the equivalent of Jesus, meaning God is salvation". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Eissa mean?

A variant of Isa, an Arabic name that is the equivalent of Jesus, meaning God is salvation.

How popular is Eissa?

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What does Eissa mean?

Eissa is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "A variant of Isa, an Arabic name that is the equivalent of Jesus, meaning God is salvation.".

How popular is Eissa?

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Sister names that go with Eissa

Layla Aaliyah Leila Fatima Amina Zara

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Eissa.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Other spellings of Eissa

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Eisa — "Gift of God" (Arabic)

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Eissa at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 2
Starts with: E
Ends with: -sa
Vowels: 3 of 5 letters

Muslim boy names starting with E 5-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Eissa?

Eissa means "A variant of Isa, an Arabic name that is the equivalent of Jesus, meaning God is salvation." — these names share that spirit.

Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Joshua — "Joshua comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning 'God is salvation'. In the Bible, Joshua leads the Israelites after Moses." (Hebrew)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)