Yiskah Meaning

What does Yiskah mean?

The name Yiskah is of Hebrew origin.

The meaning of Yiskah is "Watchful, (s)he sees".

Yiskah is generally used as a girl's name.

It consists of 6 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Yis-kah.

The Given Name Yiskah

The original biblical Hebrew basis for the name Jessica.

In the Bible, Yiskah is the name of Abraham's niece.

The BDB Theological Dictionary considers the etymology "dubious".

NOBS Study Bible Name List derives the meaning from a verb that does not appear in the scriptures, the verb sakkah (סכה) which means to look at and translates the name to mean "watchful".

Jones' Dictionary of Old Testament Proper Names also derives the names' meaning from the verb sakkah (סכה) and translates the meaning as "she will see" or "she will look out".

Yiskah Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, less than 5 girls were given the name. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

In contrast, the year before less than 5 girls were given the name. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

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Yiskah Related Names

Yiskah is a form of Jessica.

Famous Yiskahs

Yiskah Numerology

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The numbers that make up your child's name.

Numerology may give you some insight.

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Yiskah Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Yiskah in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Yiskah.

Just for fun, see the name Yiskah in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Yiskah in Nautical Flags page.