"Isa" meaning in Swahili

See Isa in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Audio: Sw-ke-Isa.flac
Etymology: Borrowed from Arabic عِيسَى (ʕīsā). Etymology templates: {{bor+|sw|ar|عِيسَى}} Borrowed from Arabic عِيسَى (ʕīsā) Head templates: {{head|sw|proper noun}} Isa
  1. Jesus (used by Muslims) Categories (topical): Islam Synonyms: Yesu (english: used by Christians, or in secular contexts)
    Sense id: en-Isa-sw-name-k6DEtCV4 Categories (other): Pages with 13 entries, Pages with entries, Swahili entries with incorrect language header
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  "etymology_text": "Borrowed from Arabic عِيسَى (ʕīsā).",
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          "langcode": "sw",
          "name": "Islam",
          "orig": "sw:Islam",
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            "Religion",
            "Culture",
            "Society",
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            "Fundamental"
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        "Swahili terms derived from Arabic",
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