Ishraq
Ishraq is a Muslim unisex name meaning “Sunrise, radiance, illumination”.
| Meaning | Sunrise, radiance, illumination |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | إشراق |
| Pronunciation | ish-RAAK |
| Arabic root | ش ر ق (sh-r-q) — to rise (of the sun), to shine |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ishraq
Ishraq (Ishrāq) means the rising and shining of the sun, and also inner illumination. Ṣalāt al-Ishrāq is the voluntary prayer offered shortly after sunrise, and the word gave its name to the 'philosophy of illumination' of the scholar al-Suhrawardī. It is used for girls in the Arab world and for boys as well as girls in South Asia.
Is Ishraq a Muslim name?
Yes. Ishraq is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning sunrise and radiance, and it shares its name with the Ishraq prayer.
Is Ishraq in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran: 'We subjected the mountains to exalt Allah with him in the evening and after sunrise (al-ishrāq)' (Quran 38:18).
Where is the name Ishraq used?
Used for girls in Arab countries and for both boys and girls in Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Gifts with the name Ishraq
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Spellings and variants of Ishraq
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ishraq mean?
Ishraq means 'Sunrise, radiance, illumination'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Ishraq a Muslim name?
Yes. Ishraq is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning sunrise and radiance, and it shares its name with the Ishraq prayer.
How do you write Ishraq in Arabic?
Ishraq is written إشراق in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ishraq?
Ishraq is pronounced ish-RAAK.
Is Ishraq mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran: 'We subjected the mountains to exalt Allah with him in the evening and after sunrise (al-ishrāq)' (Quran 38:18).