عشرت

Israt

girlArabic via Persian/Urdu, Bengali spelling

Israt is a Muslim girl name meaning “Companionship, joy, pleasure”.

MeaningCompanionship, joy, pleasure
GenderGirl
OriginArabic via Persian/Urdu, Bengali spelling
Arabic spellingعشرت
Pronunciationish-RAHT
Arabic rootع ش ر (ʿ-sh-r) — to associate, to keep company
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Israt

Israt is the Bangladeshi spelling of Ishrat, from the Arabic ʿishra, 'companionship' or 'intimate society', which in Persian and Urdu came to mean joy and delight. It is very often paired with Jahan, as in Israt Jahan. The spelling without 'h' reflects Bengali transliteration habits.

Is Israt a Muslim name?

Yes. Israt (Ishrat) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin used widely in Bangladesh and South Asia.

Where is the name Israt used?

Very common for girls in Bangladesh and West Bengal, often as Israt Jahan.

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Spellings and variants of Israt

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Israt mean?

Israt means 'Companionship, joy, pleasure'. It comes from Arabic via Persian/Urdu, Bengali spelling.

Is Israt a Muslim name?

Yes. Israt (Ishrat) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin used widely in Bangladesh and South Asia.

How do you write Israt in Arabic?

Israt is written عشرت in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Israt?

Israt is pronounced ish-RAHT.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.