Israa
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Israa
The name 'Israa' means "nocturnal journey" or "night travel," derived from the Arabic root *s-r-y* (س ر ي), referring specifically to the Prophet Muhammad's miraculous Night Journey (Isra) from Mecca to Jerusalem.
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Etymology
The name 'Israa' means "nocturnal journey" or "night travel," derived from the Arabic root *s-r-y* (س ر ي), referring specifically to the Prophet Muhammad's miraculous Night Journey (Isra) from Mecca to Jerusalem. It is predominantly used in Islamic cultures and among Arabic-speaking populations, with the name's significance rooted in the Qur'anic account (Surah Al-Isra, 17:1) that commemorates this event.
Israa currently ranks #5,146 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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