Quranic Name

Isra

IS-raa

Pronunciation: IS-raa

الإسْرَاءُ: السَّفَرُ اللَّيْلِيُّ (إشارة إلى رحلة النبي ﷺ)

Girl Rare

Origin

Arabic/Quranic

Meaning

The night journey; in reference to the Prophet's Night Journey (al-Isra')

Thematic Cluster

Names Related to Prophetic Events (Isra and Mi'raj)

Islamic Status

Quranic

Verification

Needs Review

Quality Score

Not scored

Religious Confidence

Not scored

Letters

Meaning Urdu

رات کے سفر کا حوالہ؛ پیغمبر محمد ﷺ کے معجزاتی سفر (اسراء)

Meaning Arabic

الإسْرَاءُ: السَّفَرُ اللَّيْلِيُّ (إشارة إلى رحلة النبي ﷺ)

Qur'anic / Islamic Reference

17:1

Isra (إسراء) comes directly from the Quranic term al-Isrāʼ in Surah 17:1 that recounts the Night Journey of the Prophet Muhammad from the Sacred Mosque to the Farthest Mosque. As a female name, Isra evokes themes of miraculous travel, divine favor, and spiritual elevation. The name has historical resonance because it references a specific Qur'anic incident, and it has been adopted in various Muslim cultures, including Arabic- and Swahili-speaking communities, often alongside names that commemorate prophetic events. Related names and terms sometimes referenced with Isra in naming and devotional literature include [[Buraq]] (the creature of the journey) and [[Al-Isra]] (the surah title). Isra is attested in modern historical records and contemporary usage without prescriptive issues in mainstream Sunni naming norms.

FAQs

Does the name Isra refer to a Quranic event?

Yes. Isra is derived from the term al-Isrāʼ, the Night Journey mentioned in Surah Al-Isra (17:1) describing the Prophet Muhammad’s journey, and is therefore considered Quranic in origin.

Is Isra an acceptable Islamic name for girls?

Yes. Isra is widely accepted and used across Muslim communities as it references a positive, sacred event in Islamic scripture.

Are there alternative spellings of Isra?

Common variants include 'Israa' and 'Israah'; these are orthographic variants reflecting vocalization but the root and meaning remain the same.

Is Isra commonly used in Swahili-speaking regions?

Yes. Many Swahili-speaking Muslim communities adopt Quranic vocabulary as names; Isra appears among those names, though usage frequency varies by locality.

Can Isra be combined with other devotional elements in names?

Yes. Isra can be used alone or paired in compound or double names (e.g., Isra Noor) in line with local naming customs, provided meanings remain respectful.

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