Male Name
Isaque
i.ˈza.kɨ
i.ˈza.ki
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
isograms
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
69/100
Meaning & Etymology
Isaque is a Portuguese given name, a variant of Isaac. The name Isaac originates from the Hebrew name יִצְחָק (Yitzchaq), meaning 'he will laugh' or 'he will rejoice'. Isaque, as a variant, carries the same meaning and is commonly used in Portuguese-speaking countries.
Etymology
Original Form:
יִצְחָק (Yitzchaq)
Evolution:
The name evolved from Hebrew to Greek (Isaak), then to Latin (Isaac), and finally to Portuguese (Isaque).
Source:
Etymological dictionaries and historical linguistics studies.