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Eissa

/AY-sah/Swahili · a boy’s name

“Arabic-derived form of Jesus, a name associated with salvation and hope”

How to say it
AY-sah
Given to
Boys
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
uncommon

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

EissaIsaIssa

From the same family

01Amal“Arabic-derived: hope and aspiration”Swahiliany→︎02Amali“Hope, aspiration, and dreams for the future”Swahilifemale→︎03Dua“Arabic-derived: prayer, with hopes entrusted to God”Swahilifemale→︎04Faiza“A successful woman who achieves her hopes”Swahilifemale→︎05Hilali“A new crescent moon and a hopeful beginning”Swahilimale→︎06Isra“Arabic-derived; a hopeful night journey and spiritual light”Swahilifemale→︎07Lukia“East African form of Lucia: light; a bright and hopeful child”Swahilifemale→︎08Matumaini“The hopes and joyful expectations placed in a beloved child.”Swahiliany→︎09Muna““Wishes,” “desires,” hopes, or aspirations.”Swahilifemale→︎10Mwangaza“A bright light and source of hope”Swahiliany→︎11Naila“A girl who achieves her hopes”Swahilifemale→︎12Ombeni“A heartfelt reminder to pray, hope, and seek blessings.”Swahilimale→︎