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How to pronounce Isaac (I-zik)

Isaac

I-zik

Izik

Hebrew origin meaning he will laugh. The second syllable is unstressed and reduces to a schwa.

Notes

Hebrew origin meaning he will laugh. The second syllable is unstressed and reduces to a schwa.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
he will laugh

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Ike
  • Zac
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Biblical son of Abraham and Sarah; one of the patriarchs.

Notable people

  • Isaac Newton (English physicist)
  • Isaac Asimov (American author)

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