Isai

See also: īsai, Isaí, and Isaï

English

Alternative forms

  • Esai, Saai

Etymology

From Urdu عیسائی ('esāī), itself from Urdu عِیسیٰ ('īsā), ultimately from Arabic عِيسَى (ʕīsā). Literally means "people of Jesus".

Noun

Isai (uncountable)

  1. (Pakistan, offensive, religious slur) a Christian.

Usage notes

The offensive meaning of this term was due to a stereotype of Christians as menial workers and sweepers, as many Christians in Pakistan were from lower castes.

Pakistani Christians instead suggest "Masihi".

Synonyms

German

Proper noun

Isai

  1. Jesse (biblical character)

Italian

Proper noun

Isai m

  1. Jesse (biblical character)

Anagrams

Norwegian

Proper noun

Isai

  1. Jesse (biblical character)

Swedish

Proper noun

Isai

  1. Jesse (biblical character)
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