Israa
/IS-raa/ Western Female
Meaning & Origin
Israa is a Western name meaning "Night journey, specifically referring to Prophet Muhammad's miraculous night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem. It also conveys the idea of traveling at night.". Arabic; derived from the root س ر ى (s-r-y) meaning 'to travel by night'.
Quick Facts
Language Western
Gender Female
Phonetic IS-raa
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as IS-raa. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Israa
- · ['Israa al-Ghomgham - Saudi Arabian activist'
- · 'Israa Seblani - Lebanese doctor (known for her wedding day Beirut explosion video)']
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