Isra
Isra is a Muslim girl name of Arabic (Quranic) origin, meaning “The night journey”.
| Meaning | The night journey |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic (Quranic) |
| Written as | إسراء |
| Pronunciation | is-RAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Isra
One night, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was carried from Makkah to Jerusalem in a miraculous journey known as al-Isrāʾ, and then raised through the heavens in the Miʿrāj. Its root is about travelling by night. Surah 17 of the Quran takes its name from that journey. Girls across the Arab world and well beyond carry the name, with Esraa common in Egypt and Esra in Turkey.
Is Isra a Muslim name?
Parents who choose Isra are remembering a miracle described in scripture. The Quran says: 'Exalted is He who took His servant by night from al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid al-Aqsa' (Quran 17:1).
How popular is Isra?
Arab families write Isra or Esraa, Turks write Esra, and the diaspora knows it well.
Gifts with the name Isra
- Isra name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Isra baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Isra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isra mean?
Isra means 'The night journey'. It is of Arabic (Quranic) origin.
Is Isra a Muslim name?
Parents who choose Isra are remembering a miracle described in scripture. The Quran says: 'Exalted is He who took His servant by night from al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid al-Aqsa' (Quran 17:1).
How do you pronounce Isra?
Isra is pronounced is-RAH.
Is Isra a boy or girl name?
Isra is usually a girl name.