Essa

Essa is an Arabic form of Jesus, derived from the Quranic Arabic name Isa, which itself traces back through Syriac Isho to the Hebrew Yeshua, meaning salvation or God saves. The name appears frequently in Islamic tradition as the designation for the prophet Jesus, son of Mary, who holds an important place in Quranic scripture. It is used as a given name across Arabic-speaking communities as well as among Muslims in South Asia and Africa. Related forms include Isa, Yeshua, Joshua, and Jesus.