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Issa

American  
[is-uh] / ˈɪs ə /

noun

Issas plural
  1. a member of a Somali clan or subgroup living mainly in Djibouti and Ethiopia.


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noun

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Farmer Issa al-Moussa walks among his damaged wheat crop in eastern Syria after the nearby Euphrates River flooded in recent days due to heavy rainfall and increased flows from Turkey.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

She got her big break on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ and boasts co-signs from Issa Rae and Quinta Brunson.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“We’ll be here till tomorrow dealing with this blaze,” said Major Issa Hamdoun, a civil defense commander, as he watched his men manhandling the fire hose into the wreckage of the building.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Messrs. Jordan and Issa write that ELI’s compliance with the committee’s oversight has been inadequate thus far.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Specifically, a screenshot of a conversation that occurred on Twitter at 10:18 p.m. last night with Issa Rae, who happens to be Juliet’s favorite actress, per Juliet’s Instagram, which I secretly follow.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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