Izaak

Hebrew

"laughter"

Izaak Origin and Meaning

The name Izaak is a boy's name.

Izaak is a masculine name that represents a distinctive spelling variation of Isaac, which derives from the Hebrew name Yitzchak, meaning "he will laugh" or "he will rejoice." This spelling reflects the Polish, Dutch, and occasionally Finnish rendering of the biblical name. In the Bible, Isaac was the long-awaited son of Abraham and Sarah, whose birth brought them joy in their old age, hence the meaning. The variant spelling Izaak gives the traditional name a fresh, slightly exotic look while maintaining its familiar pronunciation. Though less common than the standard Isaac spelling in English-speaking countries, Izaak has gained some popularity among parents seeking traditional names with unique spellings. The Dutch painter Izaak van Ostade provides a historical bearer of this spelling variant.

Famous People Named Izaak

• Izaak Zynger birth name of Isaac Bashevis Singer, Polish,American novelist
• Izaak Maurits "Piet" Kolthoff Dutch chemist
• Izaak Walton English writer
• Izaak Walton Killam Canadian financier
• Izaak van Oosten Flemish painter
• Izaak Herman Reijnders Dutch general