Isra
Isra is a Muslim girl name meaning “Night journey”.
| Meaning | Night journey |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic (Quranic) |
| Arabic spelling | إسراء |
| Pronunciation | is-RAH |
| Arabic root | س ر ي (s-r-y) — to travel by night |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Isra
Isra (al-Isrāʾ) refers to the miraculous night journey of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Makkah to Jerusalem, followed by the Miʿrāj, his ascent through the heavens. The seventeenth chapter of the Quran is named Surat al-Isrāʾ. As a girl's name it is popular throughout the Arab world and beyond.
Is Isra a Muslim name?
Yes. Isra is a Muslim name taken from the Quran, recalling the Prophet's ﷺ night journey to Jerusalem.
Is Isra in the Quran?
'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 Isra used?
Common in the Arab world (Esraa in Egypt), Turkey (Esra) and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Isra
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Isra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isra mean?
Isra means 'Night journey'. It comes from Arabic (Quranic).
Is Isra a Muslim name?
Yes. Isra is a Muslim name taken from the Quran, recalling the Prophet's ﷺ night journey to Jerusalem.
How do you write Isra in Arabic?
Isra is written إسراء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Isra?
Isra is pronounced is-RAH.
Is Isra mentioned in the Quran?
'Exalted is He who took His servant by night from al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid al-Aqsa' (Quran 17:1).