Israa
Israa 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-RAA |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iraq, Levant, Gulf States, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Israa
Israa doubles the final letter of Isrāʾ, standing in for the long vowel and the glottal stop that close the Arabic word. Its root is about travelling by night. The name remembers the miraculous journey on which the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ travelled in a single night to the sanctuary of al-Aqsa. Across the Arab Middle East, from Baghdad to Amman and the Gulf coast, this is the spelling parents reach for first.
Is Israa a Muslim name?
Israa connects a daughter to one of the great miracles of the Prophet's ﷺ life. It echoes the verse '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 Israa?
Across the Arab Middle East, this spelling is everywhere.
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Spellings and variants of Israa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Israa mean?
Israa means 'The night journey'. It is of Arabic (Quranic) origin.
Is Israa a Muslim name?
Israa connects a daughter to one of the great miracles of the Prophet's ﷺ life. It echoes the verse '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 Israa?
Israa is pronounced is-RAA.
Is Israa a boy or girl name?
Israa is usually a girl name.