Israt
Israt is a Muslim girl name of Arabic via Persian/Urdu, Bengali spelling origin, meaning “Companionship, joy”.
| Meaning | Companionship, joy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic via Persian/Urdu, Bengali spelling |
| Written as | عشرت |
| Pronunciation | ish-RAHT |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bangladesh, India, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Israt
Bangladeshis write Ishrat as Israt, dropping the 'h' in line with Bengali spelling habits. The name traces back to the Arabic ʿishra, close companionship, from a root about keeping company with others. Persian and Urdu then shifted the word's sense towards joy and delight, which is how most families understand it today. Countless girls in Bangladesh and West Bengal carry the double name Israt Jahan.
Is Israt a Muslim name?
Bangladeshi and other South Asian Muslims treasure Israt, an Arabic-rooted name that has come to mean joy.
How popular is Israt?
Bangladesh and West Bengal have countless girls called Israt, many of them Israt Jahan.
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Spellings and variants of Israt
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Israt mean?
Israt means 'Companionship, joy'. It is of Arabic via Persian/Urdu, Bengali spelling origin.
Is Israt a Muslim name?
Bangladeshi and other South Asian Muslims treasure Israt, an Arabic-rooted name that has come to mean joy.
How do you pronounce Israt?
Israt is pronounced ish-RAHT.
Is Israt a boy or girl name?
Israt is usually a girl name.