Isah

Isah is a masculine given name that is also found as a surname in some communities. It is used across several cultures and languages and is often treated as a variant of Isaac, the Hebrew name Yitzhak meaning "he will laugh." The spelling Isah reflects local pronunciation and transliteration patterns, and in some contexts it may also relate to Isa, the Arabic form of Jesus, from which Isah can be derived through regional adaptation.

In West Africa, particularly among Hausa-speaking populations in Nigeria and adjacent areas, Isah is a common given name. It is also present in other parts of Africa and in diaspora communities, where it may appear as a first name or, less commonly, as a surname. Outside Africa, similar-sounding forms occur in Turkish and other languages, illustrating how a single root name can diverge in spelling while retaining a shared origin.

Because Isah is a given name with multiple possible origins, its usage typically reflects local religious, linguistic, and cultural practices. Notable individuals named Isah have appeared in various fields such as sports, politics, and the arts, though no single profile dominates the name's identity. The form is often encountered alongside related names such as Isaac, Isa, Issa, Isak, and Iza.