Girl name
İsra name meaning
“a journey by night, nocturnal travel”
İsra means “a journey by night” or “nocturnal travel.” It comes from Arabic isrāʾ and is used for girls in Türkiye. Its principal historical and literary association is the Isra narrative concerning Muhammad’s night journey, while the underlying word itself refers to traveling during the night.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does İsra mean?
A journey by night, nocturnal travel
In Turkish: gece yolculuğu, geceleyin yola çıkma
İsra names the night journey from the Sacred Mosque to the Farthest Mosque in Islamic tradition. It is commonly discussed alongside Mirac, although the terms describe different stages. The seventeenth Quranic chapter is also known as al-Isra, giving the name a clear scriptural association.
The ending “-ra” is a shared final sound rather than a meaningful suffix in Zehra, Azra and Esra. Their meanings come from the whole name, not the final two letters. More girl names ending in -ra →
How popular is İsra?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 5provinces
Where is İsra in the top 30?
5 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name İsra
İsra comes from Arabic isrāʾ, meaning “travel by night” or “causing to travel by night.” In Turkish it particularly names Muhammad’s night journey.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with İsra
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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İsra Fatoş
Meaning of each name
- İsra: a journey by night, nocturnal travel
- Fatoş: an affectionate form of Fatma
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Mervenur İsra
Meaning of each name
- Mervenur: Merve and light; Merve’s radiance
- İsra: a journey by night, nocturnal travel
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İsra Zehranur
Meaning of each name
- İsra: a journey by night, nocturnal travel
- Zehranur: name combining radiance and light
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Kamer İsra
Meaning of each name
- Kamer: moon; moonlight
- İsra: a journey by night, nocturnal travel
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İsra Melek
Meaning of each name
- İsra: a journey by night, nocturnal travel
- Melek: spiritual being regarded as a divine messenger
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Emel İsra
Meaning of each name
- Emel: hope, a desired goal
- İsra: a journey by night, nocturnal travel
How to pronounce İsra
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /isɾa/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اسراء |
| Arabic | إسراء |
Is İsra a girl’s name?
Yes, İsra is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
İsra appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Isra
Names that sound like İsra
Names with related meanings
- Melek♀Spiritual being regarded as a divine messenger
- Hira♀Name of a mountain and cave near Mecca
- Esra♀Night journey
- Betül♀Virgin
- Nefes♀Breath
- Meva♀A place of refuge, shelter, or abode
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Ravzanur♀Garden and light
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Nur♀Light
- Firdevs♀Paradise
Famous people named İsra
- Isra Yuksel · b. 2005
FAQ about the name İsra
What is the meaning of İsra?
İsra means “a journey by night, nocturnal travel”. İsra comes from Arabic isrāʾ, meaning “travel by night” or “causing to travel by night.” In Turkish it particularly names Muhammad’s night journey.
Is İsra a girl’s name?
Yes, İsra is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is İsra in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İsra nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İsra?
İsra is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does İsra have?
İsra has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name İsra?
İsra appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of İsra?
Other spellings: Isra.
What names go well with İsra?
Some ideas: İsra Fatoş; Mervenur İsra; İsra Zehranur.
Famous people named İsra?
Notable people named İsra include Isra Yuksel.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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