Ishaq
| Name | Ishaq |
| In Urdu (اردو) | اسحاق |
| Roman / pronunciation | Ishaq |
| Meaning (English) | Isaac; he laughs (a prophet) |
| Meaning (Urdu) | اسحاقؑ کا نام |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Abjad · lucky number | 170 · 8 |
What does Ishaq mean?
Ishaq (اسحاق) is a arabic boy name meaning “Isaac; he laughs (a prophet)” — in Urdu, اسحاقؑ کا نام. Pronounced Ishaq, it is a well-loved choice among Urdu-speaking and Muslim families for its beautiful meaning and easy, melodic sound.
Arabic names are deeply rooted in the language of the Quran and are the most widely used names in the Muslim world. Ishaq also belongs to our collections of Quranic Names.
Ishaq and the Quran
Ishaq carries a Quranic association — linked to a prophet, a revered figure or a word that appears in the Holy Quran. Such names are especially treasured by Muslim parents seeking a meaningful, faith-rooted name.
Numerology & lucky number
In the traditional Abjad system, each Urdu/Arabic letter has a numeric value. The letters of اسحاق add up to 170, which reduces to the single-digit lucky number 8. These associations are part of cultural tradition and are shared for interest, not as a factual claim.
The letters of اسحاق add up to 170 in the traditional Abjad system. Shared for cultural interest.
FAQs
What is the meaning of the name Ishaq?
Ishaq means "Isaac; he laughs (a prophet)" — in Urdu, اسحاقؑ کا نام. It is a Arabic name traditionally used for a Boy.
Is Ishaq a boy or a girl name?
Ishaq is a Boy name.
How do you write Ishaq in Urdu?
Ishaq is written as اسحاق in Urdu (Roman transliteration: Ishaq).
What is the Abjad (numerology) value of Ishaq?
In the traditional Abjad system, the letters of Ishaq (اسحاق) add up to 170. This is shared for cultural interest only.
Is Ishaq a good Islamic name?
Ishaq is a Arabic name with the positive meaning "Isaac; he laughs (a prophet)", which makes it a popular and meaningful choice for a Muslim Boy. It also carries a Quranic association.
What is the lucky number of Ishaq?
Reducing the Abjad value of Ishaq (170) to a single digit gives 8. This is a traditional numerology association, shared for cultural interest only.
What names are similar to Ishaq?
Names often chosen alongside Ishaq include Ibrahim, Ismail.