Boy name
Israfil name meaning
“angel charged with sounding the trumpet”
Israfil is a masculine name from Arabic Isrāfīl, referring to the angel charged with sounding the trumpet in Islamic tradition. This explanation identifies the name through the angel’s assigned role. The literal etymological meaning of Israfil is not established, so that role supplies its stated meaning.
What does Israfil mean?
Angel charged with sounding the trumpet
In Indonesian: malaikat pembawa tugas meniup sangkakala
Origin and cultural usage of Israfil
From Arabic Isrāfīl, the angel charged with sounding the trumpet in Islamic tradition. Its literal etymological meaning is not established here.
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Israfil in Islam and the Quran
Israfil 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.
How to pronounce Israfil
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /israfil/ |
| Arabic script | إسرافيل |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦱꦿꦥ꦳ꦶꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮞ᮪ᮛᮖᮤᮜ᮪ |
Is Israfil a boy’s name?
Yes, Israfil is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Israfil is rare in our data sample.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Israfil
Names with related meanings
- Hidayat♂Guidance toward the right path
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Endang♂♀Female ascetic
- Wahyudi♂Revelation, divine message
- Firdaus♂Paradise, a garden of eternal bliss
- Aulia♂♀Protectors, close allies, or saints
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Yasin♂Name of a Quranic chapter
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Darwis♂Dervish, a Sufi ascetic
- Mukti♂Liberation
- Wahyudin♂Revelation of the faith
FAQ about the name Israfil
What is the meaning of Israfil?
Israfil means angel charged with sounding the trumpet. From Arabic Isrāfīl, the angel charged with sounding the trumpet in Islamic tradition. Its literal etymological meaning is not established here.
Is Israfil a boy’s name?
Yes, Israfil is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Israfil?
Israfil is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Israfil in the Quran?
Israfil does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Israfil have?
Israfil has 3 syllables (Is-ra-fil) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Israfil?
Israfil is rare in our data sample.
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