Boy name
Isra name meaning
“journey by night”
Isra is a masculine name from Arabic isrāʾ, meaning “journey by night.” The source word denotes a night journey and, in Islamic tradition, refers to the Prophet Muhammad’s night journey. That traditional association supplies an additional context for the Arabic term from which the name comes.
What does Isra mean?
The ending -ra appears in Putra, Indra, and Chandra, names connected with Sanskrit vocabulary. The letters -ra do not carry one shared meaning; the meaning belongs to each complete word. More boy names ending in -ra →
Origin and cultural usage of Isra
From Arabic isrāʾ, a night journey. In Islamic tradition, it refers to the Prophet Muhammad's night journey.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Isra in Islam and the Quran
Isra does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Isra
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Isra, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Isra: journey by night
- Asim: protector, guardian
- Rabbani: divine or pertaining to the Lord
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Meaning of each word
- Isra: journey by night
- Rodja: hope
- Sultan: ruler, holder of authority
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Isra Afifuddin
Meaning of each word
- Isra: journey by night
- Afifuddin: one who is chaste in religion
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Meaning of each word
- Khoiri: related to goodness
- Isra: journey by night
- Mahbub: one who is loved, beloved
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Isra Khoir
Meaning of each word
- Isra: journey by night
- Khoir: goodness, something good
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Meaning of each word
- Isra: journey by night
- Syuaib: the name of the prophet Shu‘ayb
- Alip: first letter of the Arabic alphabet
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How to pronounce Isra
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /isra/ |
| Arabic script | إسراء |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦱꦿ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮞ᮪ᮛ |
Is Isra a boy’s name?
Yes, Isra is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Isra ranks #2,010 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Isra
Names with related meanings
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Hari♂Day
- Ramadhan♂The fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Purwanto♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yulianto♂Associated with July
- Harry♂Day
- Ramadhani♂♀Associated with the month of Ramadan
- Syahrul♂A calendar month
- Riyadi♂Connected with a festive holiday
- Febri♂♀Associated with February
- Yanuar♂Associated with January
Famous people named Isra
- Andi Isra Mahyuddin · b. 1959
- Isra A. Jamaludin · b. 1995
- Isra D Pramulya · b. 1975
- Isra Faradilla · b. 1998
- Isra Ismail · b. 1955
- Isra Rasian · b. 1985
- Isra Ruddin · b. 1985
- La Isra · b. 1989
FAQ about the name Isra
What is the meaning of Isra?
Isra means journey by night. From Arabic isrāʾ, a night journey. In Islamic tradition, it refers to the Prophet Muhammad's night journey.
Is Isra a boy’s name?
Yes, Isra is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Isra?
Isra is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Isra in the Quran?
Isra does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Isra have?
Isra has 2 syllables (Is-ra) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Isra?
Isra ranks #2,010 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Isra?
Some ideas: Isra Asim Rabbani; Isra Rodja Sultan; Isra Afifuddin.
Famous people named Isra?
Notable people named Isra include Andi Isra Mahyuddin, Isra A. Jamaludin, Isra D Pramulya.
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