Israe
Israe is a Muslim girl name meaning “Night journey”.
| Meaning | Night journey |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic (Quranic), Moroccan spelling |
| 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 Israe
Israe is the French-influenced spelling of Isrāʾ used in Morocco and Algeria, where the final 'e' renders the hamza and long vowel. The name recalls the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to Jerusalem. It is the usual form on Moroccan identity documents and among Moroccan families in France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Is Israe a Muslim name?
Yes. Israe is the Moroccan spelling of Isra, a Quranic Muslim name recalling the Prophet's ﷺ night journey.
Is Israe 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 Israe used?
Typical of Morocco and the Moroccan diaspora in Europe.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Israe mean?
Israe means 'Night journey'. It comes from Arabic (Quranic), Moroccan spelling.
Is Israe a Muslim name?
Yes. Israe is the Moroccan spelling of Isra, a Quranic Muslim name recalling the Prophet's ﷺ night journey.
How do you write Israe in Arabic?
Israe is written إسراء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Israe?
Israe is pronounced is-RAH.
Is Israe 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).