Ysa
Arabic/Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ysa
Ysa is a modern diminutive or variant of Isa, which derives from the Arabic name عيسى (ʿĪsā), meaning "Jesus" or stemming from the Hebrew root meaning "God saves." The name is used primarily in Muslim, Christian, and Jewish communities, with particular prominence in Spanish-speaking and Filipino contexts where it appears as a shortened form or feminine variant.
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Etymology
Ysa is a modern diminutive or variant of Isa, which derives from the Arabic name عيسى (ʿĪsā), meaning "Jesus" or stemming from the Hebrew root meaning "God saves." The name is used primarily in Muslim, Christian, and Jewish communities, with particular prominence in Spanish-speaking and Filipino contexts where it appears as a shortened form or feminine variant.
Ysa currently ranks #18,068 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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