What Does the Name Isaac Mean
The name Isaac comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Isaac below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Isaac Name Meaning
English, Jewish, Biblical, Biblical LatinFrom the Hebrew name יִצְחָק (Yitzchaq) meaning "he will laugh, he will rejoice", derived from צָחַק (tzachaq) meaning "to laugh". The Old Testament explains this meaning, by...
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