Esraa
Esraa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Night journey”.
| Meaning | Night journey |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | إسراء |
| Pronunciation | es-RAA |
| Arabic root | س ر ي (s-r-y) — to travel by night |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Esraa
Esraa is the Egyptian spelling of Isra (Isrāʾ), the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Makkah to Jerusalem. The seventeenth surah of the Quran is named al-Isra after this event. The name became one of the most popular girl's names in Egypt from the 1980s onward.
Is Esraa a Muslim name?
Yes. Esraa (Isra) is a Muslim name referring to the Prophet's ﷺ night journey to Jerusalem.
Is Esraa in the Quran?
Its root opens Surah al-Isra: '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 Esraa used?
Very popular in Egypt; Esra is common in Turkey and Isra in the Levant.
Gifts with the name Esraa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Esraa mean?
Esraa means 'Night journey'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Esraa a Muslim name?
Yes. Esraa (Isra) is a Muslim name referring to the Prophet's ﷺ night journey to Jerusalem.
How do you write Esraa in Arabic?
Esraa is written إسراء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Esraa?
Esraa is pronounced es-RAA.
Is Esraa mentioned in the Quran?
Its root opens Surah al-Isra: 'Exalted is He who took His servant by night from al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid al-Aqsa' (Quran 17:1).