Yiska: meaning of the Hebrew name
יִסְכָּה
Pronounced yis-KAH
Meaning of Yiska
From the Hebrew for gazing and seeing far ahead. In the Bible Yiska is the daughter of Haran, and the sages identified her with Sarah, saying she "saw by the holy spirit."
And Abram and Nahor took them wives: the name of Abram’s wife was Sarai; and the name of Nahor’s wife, Milcah, the daughter of Haran, the father of Milcah, and the father of Iscah.
וַיִּקַּח אַבְרָם וְנָחוֹר לָהֶם נָשִׁים שֵׁם אֵשֶׁת־אַבְרָם שָׂרָי וְשֵׁם אֵשֶׁת־נָחוֹר מִלְכָּה בַּת־הָרָן אֲבִי־מִלְכָּה וַאֲבִי יִסְכָּה׃
Yiska in Hebrew
Yiska is written יסכה in Hebrew (with vowel points: יִסְכָּה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- סSamekh
- כKaf
- הHe
Gematria value: 95 (Yod 10 + Samekh 60 + Kaf 20 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningto see far
- Pronunciationyis-KAH
- Hebrewיסכה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Yiska ranked #79 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (220 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 79 | 220 |
| 2023 | 100 | 170 |
| 2022 | 106 | 157 |
| 2021 | 109 | 161 |
| 2020 | 110 | 148 |
| 2019 | 124 | 130 |
| 2018 | 114 | 147 |
| 2017 | 115 | 136 |
| 2016 | 117 | 124 |
| 2015 | 130 | 100 |
| 2014 | 122 | 111 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Yiska
What does the name Yiska mean?
From the Hebrew for gazing and seeing far ahead. In the Bible Yiska is the daughter of Haran, and the sages identified her with Sarah, saying she "saw by the holy spirit."
How do you pronounce Yiska?
Yiska is pronounced yis-KAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yiska in Hebrew?
Yiska is written יסכה in Hebrew (with vowel points: יִסְכָּה).
Is Yiska a biblical name?
Yes. Yiska appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 11:29.
How popular is the name Yiska in Israel?
In 2024, Yiska ranked #79 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (220 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Yiska?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יסכה adds up to 95 (Yod 10 + Samekh 60 + Kaf 20 + He 5).
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