Ισαάκ
Isaak
The Greek way to say Isaac is Ισαάκ (Isaak).
Ισαάκ is a male given name used as the Greek equivalent of the English name Isaac.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
Isaak
Did you know?
- In the Greek Orthodox tradition, the name Ισαάκ is often associated with Saint Isaac the Stylite, a hermit who lived on top of a pillar. Because of this, the name can carry connotations of extreme asceticism and solitude in certain religious circles.
- The spelling Ισαάκ contains an accent on the last syllable, which is a common feature for many Greek names of Hebrew origin to ensure the correct stress.
- The name Ισαάκ is part of a category of names that underwent 'Hellenization', a process where non-Greek names were adjusted to fit Greek grammatical structures and phonetic rules.
Examples in context
- Χαίρετε! Ονομάζομαι Ισαάκ.Hello! My name is Isaac.
- Γνωρίζεις τον Ισαάκ;Gnorízeis ton Isaák;Do you know Isaac?
- Ο Ισαάκ δουλεύει στην τράπεζα.O Isaák doulévei stin trápeza.Isaac works at the bank.
Example conversation
Anastasia is asking Nikos about a new colleague.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠοιος είναι ο νέος υπάλληλος;Poíos eínai o néos ypálilos?Who is the new employee?
- Νίκος NikosΤον λένε Ισαάκ.Ton léne Isaák.His name is Isaac.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΟ Ισαάκ είναι από την Αθήνα;O Isaák eínai apó tin Athína?Is Isaac from Athens?
- Νίκος NikosΝαι, γεννήθηκε εκεί.Nai, genníthike ekeí.Yes, he was born there.
