Issa

A male given name from Arabic.

Proper noun

  1. A male given name from Arabic.
  2. A surname from Arabic.
    • Maps for new House of Representatives districts would be created — splitting up red cities that support Republicans Ken Calvert of Corona and Darrell Issa of San Diego County, according to new maps drawn by Democrats. -...

Origin

From Arabic عيسى (“Jesus”).

Noun Entry 2

  1. A member of a Somali clan, mainly residing in Djibouti; it is the larger of the two dominant ethnic groups.
    • Until its independence in 1977, Djibouti was called the French Territory of the Afars and the Issas.

Origin

From Somali Ciise or Arabic عيسى.

Forms

Issas Issa

Noun alt of, alternative

  1. Alternative form of Iswa (the Catawba, a Native American people who inhabit the Carolinas).