Isaak
Meaning of Isaak
The name Isaak is a male given name with roots in Hebrew, meaning "he will laugh" or "laughter," reflecting the joy and surprise of Sarah upon learning she would bear a son in her old age, as told in the Bible. Pronounced as ee-ZAHK in German and eye-zak in English, Isaak is a variant of the more common Isaac and Izaak. Despite its rich historical and cultural significance, Isaak remains relatively uncommon in the United States. The name has seen fluctuating popularity over the years, peaking at 803rd place in 2002 but generally maintaining a lower rank. In recent years, Isaak's occurrence has slightly declined, ranking 2470th with 54 newborns named Isaak in 2023. This unique variation offers a timeless yet distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with deep historical roots and international appeal.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as ee-ZAHK (/i-ˈza:k/)
English
- Pronunced as eye-zak (/aɪ-ˈzak/)
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Notable People Named Isaak
| Isaak Khristoforovich Lalayants was a Russian revolutionary, Marxist, Bolshevik, and comrade-in-arms of Vladimir Lenin. |
| Isaak Moiseevich Milin was a prominent Soviet/Russian mathematician and engineer-lieutenant-colonel at the Soviet Air Force. |
| Isaak Osipovich Dunayevsky was a prominent Soviet film composer and conductor known for his work in operetta and film comedies during the 1930s and 1940s, often collaborating with director Grigori Aleksandrov. |
| Isaak Markovich Khalatnikov was a prominent Soviet theoretical physicist known for his contributions to general relativity, quantum field theory, and the theory of quantum liquids. |
| Isaak Löw Hofmann, Edler von Hofmannsthal was an Austrian merchant. |
| Isaak D. Mayergoyz is the Alford L. Ward Professor of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park. |
| Isaak Izrailevich Brodsky was a Soviet painter known for his iconic portrayals of Lenin and idealized, carefully crafted paintings dedicated to the events of the Russian Civil War and Bolshevik Revolution, providing a blueprint for the art movement of socialist realism. |
| Isaak James Davies is a Welsh professional footballer known for playing as a forward for Belgian club Kortrijk, on loan from EFL Championship club Cardiff City, and has represented Wales at the Under-21 level. |
| Isaak Iselin was a Swiss philosopher known for his work in history and politics. |
| Isaak Umbdenstock is a French professional footballer known for his role as a defensive midfielder or left-back for Championnat National club Épinal. |
| Isaak Mironovich Kreisberg was a prominent Soviet political figure in Ukraine. |
| Isaak Izrailevich Mints was a prominent Soviet historian who faced persecution during Stalin's campaign against "rootless cosmopolitans". |
| Isaak Phillips is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). |
| Isaak Iosifovic Revzin was a Russian linguist and semiotician linked to the Tartu-Moscow Semiotic School. |
| Isaak Markovich Bubis was a Moldavian Soviet engineer and architect. |
