Israa
Israa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Night journey”.
| Meaning | Night journey |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic (Quranic) |
| Arabic spelling | إسراء |
| Pronunciation | is-RAA |
| Arabic root | س ر ي (s-r-y) — to travel by night |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Israa
Israa is a long-vowel spelling of Isrāʾ, the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Makkah to al-Aqsa in Jerusalem. The doubled 'a' marks the long final vowel and the hamza that closes the word in Arabic. It is one of the most familiar spellings in Iraq, Jordan, Palestine and the Gulf.
Is Israa a Muslim name?
Yes. Israa is a Quranic Muslim name recalling the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Is Israa 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 Israa used?
Very common across the Arab Middle East.
Gifts with the name Israa
- Israa name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Israa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Israa mean?
Israa means 'Night journey'. It comes from Arabic (Quranic).
Is Israa a Muslim name?
Yes. Israa is a Quranic Muslim name recalling the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How do you write Israa in Arabic?
Israa is written إسراء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Israa?
Israa is pronounced is-RAA.
Is Israa 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).