How to Spell the Name Isaac?

Isaac or Isaak, transliterated from (Hebrew: יִצְחָק‎, Standard Yiẓḥaq Tiberian Yiṣḥāq) as Itzhak or Yitzhak, or Yitzchok, was one of the three patriarchs in the Hebrew Bible, whose story is told in the book of Genesis.

Is it spelled Issac or Isaac?

Issac is a variant spelling of Isaac. Isaac comes from the Bible as the son of Abraham; the son who was nearly sacrificed by his father as a burnt offering at God's command (Genesis 22:1-13).

What does name Isaac mean?

Jewish, English, Welsh, French, etc.: from the Biblical Hebrew personal name yishaq 'he laughs'. This was the name of the son of Abraham (Genesis 21:3) by his wife Sarah.

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