Izak
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- Izak
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Izak is a male first name that is considered a Croatian and Slovenian form of the biblical name Isaac. This name has its roots in the ancient Greek spelling Isaák (Ἰσαάκ) and traces back to ancient Hebrew origins. Its German translation is 'he (God) laughs', 'he (God) will laugh', or 'God smiles (at the child)'.
What does the name Izak mean?
The first name Izak represents a Croatian and Slovenian variant of the biblical Isaac, whose origin can be found in the ancient Greek form Isaák (Ἰσαάκ), which in turn has ancient Hebrew roots. In German, it is translated as 'he (God) laughs', 'he (God) will laugh', or 'God smiles (at the child)'. The name derives from the ancient Hebrew Yitschâq (יִצְחָק) or Jizchak (יִשְׂחָק), meaning 'he will laugh' or 'he will rejoice', with the subject ʾēl (אֵל) added for 'God'. Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah and the father of Jacob and Esau, is one of the three patriarchs in the Book of Genesis of the Old Testament, where his story is described in detail. Izåk is the Walloon spelling and Izák is the Czech-Slovak spelling of the name. Other variants include Isaac, Ishaq, Sahak, Isak, Iisak, Isaku, Isaack, Issac, Iisakki, Iikka, Iiro, Izik, Itzig, Isacco, Izaak, Sjaak, Sjakie, Isaque, Izsak, Ike, Ishak, Jitzchak, Yitzhak, Itzhak, Jitzhak, and Yzac.
Where does the name Izak come from?
The first name Izak has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'God laughs'. The etymology derives from the ancient Hebrew terms Yitschâq (יִצְחָק) or Jizchak (יִשְׂחָק), with the subject El added, meaning 'he will laugh' or 'he will rejoice'. The origins can be traced back to the ancient Hebrew term tzachâq (צָחַק), which means 'to laugh'. The name is used in several languages, including Croatian, Slovak, Slovenian, Czech, and Walloon.
How do you pronounce Izak?
I-zak
When is the name day of Izak?
The name day for Izak is celebrated on October 6 and October 19.
Popularity
In Germany, Izak is a rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2019 at 3,920th place. In the last ten years, Izak has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 8,508th.
Nicknames & pet names
Iz Izo Ize Zak / Izi
Frequently asked questions about the name Izak
What does the name Izak mean?
The name Izak means 'God laughs' and has its roots in ancient Hebrew. It derives from the terms Yitschâq and Jizchak.
Where does the name Izak come from?
Izak has its origins in ancient Hebrew and is used in several languages, including Croatian, Slovenian, and Czech.
How popular is the name Izak?
The popularity of the name Izak varies by region, but it is gaining recognition in some countries, especially in Eastern Europe.