Isacco
/iˈzak.ko/masculine
Isacco is the Italian form of the English male given name Isaac.
Isacco is used as a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable. In IPA, it is pronounced /iˈzak.ko/.
Did you know?
- The Italian name Isacco is derived from a Hebrew root meaning 'he will laugh'.
- In Italian culture, Isacco is rarely used as a first name for children today and is seen almost exclusively as a biblical or historical name.
- The name follows a pattern where many ancient Hebrew names were 'Italianized' by adding a final vowel, turning the consonant-heavy Hebrew sound into the melodic Isacco.
Examples in context
- Buonasera, signora Bianchi. Questo è il Dottor Isacco che le ho menzionato.Good evening, Mrs. Bianchi. This is Dr. Isaac I mentioned to you.
- Isacco è il mio migliore amico.Isaac is my best friend.
- Conosco un ragazzo di nome Isacco.I know a boy named Isaac.
- Isacco ha scritto un libro molto bello.Isaac wrote a very beautiful book.
Example conversation
Francesco and Chiara are talking about their colleagues at work.
- FrancescoHai parlato con Isacco oggi?Did you speak with Isaac today?
- ChiaraNo, non l'ho ancora visto.No, I haven't seen him yet.
- FrancescoIsacco dovrebbe venire in ufficio domani.Isaac should come to the office tomorrow.
- ChiaraSpero che arrivi presto.I hope he arrives soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “isaac” translations and entries Isacco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Isacco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
