Ishraga
Ishraga is a Muslim girl name meaning “A ray of sunrise, radiance”.
| Meaning | A ray of sunrise, radiance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Sudanese pronunciation |
| Arabic spelling | إشراقة |
| Pronunciation | ish-RAH-gah |
| Arabic root | ش ر ق (sh-r-q) — to rise (of the sun), to shine |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ishraga
Ishraga is the Sudanese spelling of Ishrāqa, 'a single sunrise' or 'a burst of radiance'. In Sudanese Arabic the letter qāf is pronounced like a hard 'g', so Ishraqa becomes Ishraga. The name is distinctly Sudanese and is carried, for example, by the Sudanese writer Ishraga Mustafa.
Is Ishraga a Muslim name?
Yes. Ishraga is a Sudanese form of the Arabic Ishrāqa, a Muslim girl's name meaning a radiant sunrise.
Where is the name Ishraga used?
Found mainly in Sudan and among Sudanese families abroad.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ishraga mean?
Ishraga means 'A ray of sunrise, radiance'. It comes from Arabic, Sudanese pronunciation.
Is Ishraga a Muslim name?
Yes. Ishraga is a Sudanese form of the Arabic Ishrāqa, a Muslim girl's name meaning a radiant sunrise.
How do you write Ishraga in Arabic?
Ishraga is written إشراقة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ishraga?
Ishraga is pronounced ish-RAH-gah.