Issa

Variation of Isa, German

"strong-willed"

Issa Origin and Meaning

The name Issa is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "strong-willed".

Issa might make more sense if you're using it as a nickname for any one of the various names ending in -issa, but this spelling is also an Arabic and Hebrew boy name. The Isa spelling is almost exclusively feminine.

Popularity of the name Issa

• 1574 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Issa

• Issa Rae (born Jo Issa Rae Diop), American actress and director
• Issa Lish Mexican model