| Meaning | laughter |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | I-zaak |
About Izaak
Izaak stands as a bold reinterpretation of a timeless biblical classic, offering tradition with a distinctive twist. The double "a" spelling transforms the familiar into something special, giving the name enhanced visual interest and unique character. This variation maintains all the historical weight and spiritual significance of its predecessor while establishing clear individuality.
The name carries strong cross-cultural appeal, working beautifully in numerous languages and cultural contexts. Izaak has a certain international sophistication that feels worldly without being pretentious.
The "z" instead of "s" adds a modern edge to an ancient name, creating interesting contrast between old and new. This spelling choice suggests parents who respect tradition but aren't afraid to make it their own.
Izaak offers excellent nickname flexibility with "Zak" providing a contemporary, energetic alternative. The name works across all life stages, from elementary school through professional careers.
It suggests someone with deep roots and forward-thinking perspective, balancing heritage with innovation in a single package.
Nicknames for Izaak
| Iz |
| Izzy |
| Zak |
| Ike |
| Isaac |
Famous People Named Izaak
| Izaak Walton | English writer and angler |
| Izaak van Ostade | Dutch painter |
| Izaak Killam | Canadian businessman and philanthropist |
| Izaak Kolthoff | Dutch-American chemist |
| Izaak H. Stubblefield | American politician |
| Izaak Zadee | Dutch footballer |
| Izaak de Hulster | Dutch water polo player |
| Izaak de Vries | Dutch rower |
| Izaak M. Feather | American lawyer and judge |
| Izaak Vancauwenbergh | Belgian basketball player |
| Izaak Walton Killam | Canadian financier and philanthropist |
| Izaak de Vries Gravestein | Dutch diplomat |
| Izaak Van den Blocke | Flemish sculptor and architect |
| Izaak Enschedé | Dutch printer |
| Izaak Maurits Kolthoff | Dutch chemist |
| Izaak Maurits Levy | Dutch poet and translator |
| Izaak Woude | Dutch water polo player |
| Izaak Huru Doko | Kenyan politician |
| Izaak van den Blocke | Flemish painter |
| Izaak Mikołaj Branicki | Polish nobleman and politician |
Characters Named Izaak
| Izaak Bennett | Character in a mystery novel series |
| Izaak Chandler | Protagonist of a fantasy book |
| Izaak Blackwood | Main character in a science fiction series |
| Izaak McCleary | Lead character in a thriller novel |
| Izaak Hartman | Fictional spy in a spy thriller series |
| Izaak Johnson | Supporting character in a drama book |
| Izaak Smithson | Main character in a historical fiction novel |
| Izaak Wells | Protagonist of an adventure novel |
| Izaak Reed | Fictional scientist in a sci-fi story |
| Izaak Coleman | Lead character in a romantic novel |
| Izaak Miller | Supporting character in a coming-of-age story |
| Izaak Carter | Main character in a fantasy adventure book |
| Izaak Turner | Fictional detective in a crime novel |
| Izaak Scott | Protagonist of a mystery thriller series |
| Izaak Wood | Fictional musician in a drama book |
| Izaak Price | Lead character in a science fiction series |
| Izaak Riley | Fictional soldier in a war novel |
| Izaak Spencer | Main character in a historical fiction novel |
| Izaak Grayson | Supporting character in a fantasy story |