Isai

Isai is a name from the Bible that has Hebrew origins. Its meanings include "the gift of God", "the man of God", "he (God) exists", or the phrasing "man of ...", with the specific element omitted.

What does the name Isai mean?

Isai is a biblical name that has Hebrew origins. It carries meanings such as "the gift of God", "the man of God", "he (God) exists", as well as "man of ...", with the specific element omitted. The name derives from the ancient Hebrew Yishai (יִשַׁי), which means "gift of God", "man of God", "man from ...", "he exists", and "God is present". In the Bible, particularly in the Old Testament or Tanakh, Isai is mentioned as the father of King David. The root "Isais" or "son of Isais" is a common motif in Christianity that represents the lineage of Jesus from King David. Isaí is the Spanish variant and Isaï is the French variant of the name. Other forms include Iessai, Jesse, and Yesse.

Where does the name Isai come from?

The name Isai has ancient Hebrew origins and means "the gift of God".

How do you pronounce Isai?

The name Isai has a two-syllable structure with a flowing vowel sequence. In pronunciation, it is often rendered as "I-sai" [iˈzaɪ̯] or [iˈsaɪ̯]. It begins with a clear I sound, and the diphthong in the second syllable gives the sound a certain dynamism and expansiveness. Isai sounds light and modern - open, friendly, and sonically vibrant.

When is the name day of Isai?

The name day of Isai is celebrated on December 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Isai enjoys great popularity. The name currently ranks 2,308th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2017, when it reached 2,068th place. In the last ten years, Isai has been chosen as a first name about 80 times, which places it at 2,744th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,192nd.

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