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.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Austria, BE, Bahrain, BR. 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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