Meaning, origin, history
Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "he will laugh" or "he shall rejoice." It is derived from the Hebrew word "yitschaq," which means to laugh or to joke. According to the Bible, Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah in the Book of Genesis. He was born when Sarah was well past childbearing age, and his birth was accompanied by laughter due to its unexpected nature.
The name Isaac has been used throughout history by various notable figures. For instance, Isaac Newton was an English mathematician, physicist, and astronomer who is widely recognized as one of the most influential scientists in history. Additionally, Isaac Asimov was a renowned American author and professor of biochemistry at Boston University, known for his works of science fiction and popular science.
Isaac has also been used as a surname, with some notable bearers including Isaac Singer, the American inventor and businessman who founded the Singer Sewing Machine Company, and Isaac Bashevis Singer, a Polish-American writer and Nobel laureate in Literature.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Issiac since 1880
Total births
105
Total since 1880
Peak year
2006
13 births
in 2012
7
Recent births (5 years)
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