PHOTOSBaby News! The Meaning Behind Janet Jackson's Son's Name Revealed!
Jan. 4 2017, Updated 5:28 p.m. ET
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Janet Jackson gave birth on January 3 to a baby boy. Jackson’s rep confirmed in statement to E!, "Janet had a stress free healthy delivery and is resting comfortably."
*PREMIUM EXCLUSIVE* Wissam Al Mana and Janet Jackson welcome a baby boy! **FILE PHOTOS**
The 50-year-old musician and her billionaire husband chose the name Eissa for their firstborn. The couple got married in 2012.
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Wissam Al Manna, Janet’s husband, is a Qatari business mogul and this could be why they went for an Arabic name. The name Eissa means Jesus in Arabic, and it has a religious significance in Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
*PREMIUM EXCLUSIVE* Wissam Al Mana and Janet Jackson welcome a baby boy! **FILE PHOTOS**
Jackson kept a low profile through her pregnancy, until she confirmed her baby news in a statement to People: "We thank God for our blessing."
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Janet’s family members took to twitter to congratulate her and Al Manna. TJ Jackson congratulated his aunt, writing, "Enjoy every minute with your greatest hit, Eissa. #parenthoodisthebest."
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Congratulations Janet! Let us know what you of the name in the comments below.
