EntertainmentAmerican1942 – 2008
Issaac Hayes
Soul singer, Shaft soundtrack, South Park voice actor
Biography
An influential soul singer, songwriter, and actor known for his deep baritone voice and orchestral arrangements. He won a Grammy Award and an Academy Award for his work on the Shaft soundtrack.
Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1942
Died
2008
Thinking about the name
Issaac
Hebrew origin
“A variant spelling of Isaac, derived from Hebrew meaning 'he laughs' or 'laughter,' referencing the biblical patriarch's birth to elderly parents Abraham and Sarah. The doubled 's' offers a more decorative, modern spelling while maintaining ancient biblical roots. It conveys joy, blessing, and divine promise.”