Isaac

Origine et signification de Isaac

Isaac comes from the Hebrew Yitzhaq, 'he will laugh' or 'laughter' — in the Bible the son of Abraham and Sarah, born in their old age amid surprise and joy. The name carries a sense of gladness and promise. It is widespread in the English-speaking world, in Spain and in Jewish communities everywhere. The Italian form is Isacco. Thanks to the great scientists who bore it, it evokes both cheer and genius.

Variantes dans le monde

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Personnalités célèbres

• Isaac Newton— physicien
• Isaac Asimov— écrivain
• Isaac Albéniz— compositeur