Meaning, origin, history
Yitzchak is a Hebrew masculine given name that means "he will laugh." It originates from the Hebrew language and is derived from the verb tzahak, which means "to laugh." The name Yitzchak is often spelled as Isaac in English.
In the Bible, Yitzchak is the son of Abraham and Sarah. According to the story, Sarah laughed when she heard that she would have a child at an advanced age, and God said that her son would be named Yitzchak because she laughed. This name has been popular among Jewish families for centuries and continues to be so today.
Some famous people with the name Yitzchak include Israeli politician Yitzhak Rabin, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994, and American actor Isaac Mizrahi.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Yitzchak since 1880
Total births
1,343
Total since 1880
Peak year
2022
61 births
in 2023
52
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+61%
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vs previous 5 years