Isacco

Isacco is the Italian form of Isaac. Originating from the Hebrew name Yitsḥaq, meaning "he will laugh, he will rejoice," Isacco carries a rich biblical heritage. The name derives from the Hebrew verb tsaḥaq, "to laugh," and its significance is rooted in the story of Abraham and Sarah. According to Genesis 17:17, Abraham laughed when God promised him a son in his old age, and Sarah later laughed upon hearing the same prophecy (Genesis 18:12). Isaac, the biblical patriarch, was the son of promise, and God tested Abraham's faith by commanding him to sacrifice Isaac, though an angel intervened. Isaac later became the father of Esau and Jacob with his wife Rebecca.

Etymology

Isacco entered Italian directly from the Hebrew Yitsḥaq, as shown by its form. The Italian pronunciation is /iˈzak.ko/, with stress on the second syllable. The name has been used in Italy since medieval times, often among Christian families honoring the biblical patriarch. Unlike the English Isaac, which saw a surge after the Protestant Reformation, Isacco has remained a classic, less common given name in Italy.

Notable Bearers

While Isacco is less frequently used than the English Isaac, it has been borne by notable Italians, such as Isacco Levi (a rabbi and scholar). The name is also familiar internationally due to famous figures like physicist Isaac Newton (1645-1727) and science-fiction writer Isaac Asimov (1920-1992), though they are known by the English form.

Related Forms

Isacco relates to many forms across languages. Other languages and cultures include:

Yishak (Amharic)
Ishaq (Arabic, Quranic)
Sahak (Armenian)
Isaac (Spanish)
Isaak (Russian)
Yitzchaq (Biblical Hebrew)

Key Facts

Meaning: "he will laugh, he will rejoice"
Origin: Hebrew, via Italian
Type: Given name
Usage: Italian
Related names: Yitzchaq (original Hebrew), Ishaq (Arabic), Isaac (English)

Etymology

Notable Bearers

Related Forms

Key Facts

Other Languages & Cultures