Meaning & Origin
A member of a Somali clan, mainly residing in Djibouti; it is the larger of the two dominant ethnic groups.
Issa is a boy's and girl's baby name of Arabic origin, the Arabic form of Jesus, meaning 'God saves' from the Hebrew Yeshua. In Islam, Issa is revered as a prophet, and the name carries deep spiritual significance across Muslim communities worldwide.
In America, Issa gained contemporary cultural visibility through actress and creator Issa Rae (Insecure), who brought the name to mainstream attention as a female name as well. In Arabic tradition it remains distinctly male. A name of profound spiritual depth and growing cultural recognition.