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Isaia

“Yahweh is salvation”

About the name Isaia

Isaia is the Italian form of Isaiah, from the Hebrew Yeshayahu, meaning Yahweh is salvation. Isaiah is one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible, active in Jerusalem, and the Book of Isaiah, traditionally attributed to him, contains the prophecy of a child named Immanuel and the image of swords beaten into ploughshares. Michelangelo painted the prophet on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and Raphael painted him in the church of Sant’Agostino in Rome. Like Elia and Tobia, Isaia is one of the Italian biblical names ending in a. English uses Isaiah and Spanish Isaías.

Meaning
Yahweh is salvation
Origin
Italian
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
ee-ZAH-yah(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Isaiah
  • Isaías
  • Esaias
  • Isaïe

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Middle names for Isaia

  • Isaia Luca
  • Isaia Marco
  • Isaia Antonio
  • Isaia James
  • Isaia Paolo

Questions about Isaia

What does Isaia mean?
Isaia is an Italian name meaning "Yahweh is salvation".
How do you pronounce Isaia?
Isaia is pronounced ee-ZAH-yah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Isaia?
Variants of Isaia include Isaiah, Isaías, Esaias, Isaïe.

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