Esra
Esra is a Muslim girl name meaning “Night journey”.
| Meaning | Night journey |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Isrāʾ |
| Arabic spelling | إسراء |
| Pronunciation | es-RAH |
| Arabic root | س ر ي (s-r-y) — to travel by night |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Esra
Esra is the Turkish form of Isrāʾ, the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ miraculous night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem. The seventeenth chapter of the Quran is called al-Isrāʾ after it. Esra has been one of the most popular girls' names in Turkey since the 1980s.
Is Esra a Muslim name?
Yes. Esra is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Isra, the Prophet's ﷺ Night Journey.
Is Esra in the Quran?
The Night Journey opens Surat al-Isrāʾ: 'Exalted is He who took His servant by night from al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid al-Aqsa' (Quran 17:1).
Where is the name Esra used?
Very common in Turkey; Esraa and Israa are used in the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Esra
- Esra name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Esra baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Esra mean?
Esra means 'Night journey'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Isrāʾ.
Is Esra a Muslim name?
Yes. Esra is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Isra, the Prophet's ﷺ Night Journey.
How do you write Esra in Arabic?
Esra is written إسراء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Esra?
Esra is pronounced es-RAH.
Is Esra mentioned in the Quran?
The Night Journey opens Surat al-Isrāʾ: 'Exalted is He who took His servant by night from al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid al-Aqsa' (Quran 17:1).