| Meaning | God is salvation |
| Origin | Arabic, Hebrew, Japanese, Swahili |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Issa |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Is-sa |
About Issa
Crisp and contemporary, this name cuts through the noise with remarkable clarity. There's an efficiency here that feels refreshingly modern—no extra flourishes, no unnecessary complications, just a strong, clean name that makes its point. The double "s" in the middle gives it a distinctive visual and phonetic signature, while the soft vowel sounds keep everything approachable. What's particularly interesting is how this name works across cultures, appearing in various forms worldwide and carrying different nuances depending on context. It has a cool, confident vibe that suggests someone who knows who they are and doesn't need validation from others. The name is essentially impervious to nicknames, which means your daughter will always be called exactly what you intended. It's brief enough to be practical but memorable enough to stick in people's minds. For parents seeking something minimalist yet meaningful, something that reflects contemporary values while maintaining timeless appeal, this represents an excellent choice that respects both simplicity and substance.
Nicknames for Issa
| Issy |
| Iss |
| Isis |
| Sasa |
Famous People Named Issa
| Issa Rae | American actress and writer |
| Issa Hayatou | Cameroonian former athlete and sports administrator |
| Issa J. Boullata | Palestinian scholar and author |
| Issa Bagayogo | Malian musician |
| Issa Lish | Mexican-Japanese fashion model |
| Issa Gold | American rapper - Underachievers |
| Issa Ndoye | Senegalese Olympic athlete |
| Issa Al-Osta | Syrian artist and illustrator |
| Issa Abdou Yacoubou | Beninese politician |
| Issa Diallo | Malian chemist and politician |
| Issa Isakovna Pechernikova | Russian chemist |
| Issa Rebrab | Algerian businesswoman and philanthropist |
| Issa Jamal | Kenyan cricketer |
| Issa Rae Diop | Senegalese diplomat and politician |
| Issa Shivji | Tanzanian author and academic |
| Issa Juma Njau | Tanzanian paleoanthropologist |
| Issa Kassimu | Tanzanian politician |
| Issa Mohammed | Sudanese-American entrepreneur and philanthropist |
| Issa Modibo Sidibe | Malian political figure |
| Issa Baluch | Pakistani businessman and philanthropist |
Characters Named Issa
| Issa T'Seria | Character from the "Star Wars" universe |
| Issa Montoya | Character from the TV series "Insecure" |
| Issa Shalon | Character from the book "The Girl Who Fell from the Sky" by Heidi Durrow |
| Issa Al-Iblis | Character from the "Horus Heresy" series in the Warhammer 40,000 universe |
| Issa Karanja | Character from the novel "The River Between" by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o |
| Issa Twomey | Character from the TV series "Twisted" |
| Issa Kimura | Character from the manga "A Silent Voice" by Yoshitoki Ōima |
| Issa Sheridan | Character from the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Issa Morales | Character from the TV series "Roswell" |
| Issa Schultz | Character from the TV series "The Secret Life of Us" |
| Issa Poshly | Character from the animated TV series "The Lion Guard" |
| Issa Biddle | Character from the book "The Other Boleyn Girl" by Philippa Gregory |
| Issa Whitfield | Character from the TV series "Greenleaf" |
| Issa Bergstrom | Character from the TV series "Law & Order - SVU" |
| Issa Latham | Character from the TV series "Criminal Minds" |
| Issa Stein | Character from the TV series "One Mississippi" |
| Issa Duncan | Character from the TV series "Rake" |
| Issa Mbaye | Character from the TV series "Black Earth Rising" |
| Issa Maiga | Character from the film "La Pirogue" - 2012 |
| Issa Karpov | Character from the film "Red Sparrow" - 2018 |