Boy name
İsrafil name meaning
“the angel who will sound the trumpet”
İsrafil is the name of the angel who will sound the trumpet in religious tradition. It entered Turkish from Arabic Isrāfīl and is a masculine given name in Türkiye. The trumpet associated with the end of the world provides its central concrete image in traditional narratives and literary references.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does İsrafil mean?
The angel who will sound the trumpet
In Turkish: sûra üfleyecek meleğin adı
İsrafil names the angel who, in Islamic tradition, will sound the trumpet associated with the end of the world and resurrection. This gives the name an image of a momentous announcement, but Israfil is not explicitly named in the Quran and should not be tagged as a Quranic name.
How popular is İsrafil?
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
- 1provinces
Where is İsrafil in the top 30?
1 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 İsrafil
Transmitted into Turkish from Arabic Isrāfīl. Its earlier derivation is uncertain, with differing proposals connecting it to Hebrew angelic names.
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 İsrafil
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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İsrafil Mohammed
Meaning of each name
- İsrafil: the angel who will sound the trumpet
- Mohammed: praised; worthy of praise
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Himmet İsrafil
Meaning of each name
- Himmet: earnest effort, aspiration; support and assistance
- İsrafil: the angel who will sound the trumpet
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İsrafil Emin
Meaning of each name
- İsrafil: the angel who will sound the trumpet
- Emin: trustworthy; one who can be trusted
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Yuşa İsrafil
Meaning of each name
- Yuşa: God is salvation
- İsrafil: the angel who will sound the trumpet
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İsrafil Dindar
Meaning of each name
- İsrafil: the angel who will sound the trumpet
- Dindar: devout, observant in religion
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Şuayip İsrafil
Meaning of each name
- Şuayip: small branch; little offshoot
- İsrafil: the angel who will sound the trumpet
How to pronounce İsrafil
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /isɾafil/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اسرافيل |
| Arabic | إسرافيل |
Is İsrafil a boy’s name?
Yes, İsrafil is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
İsrafil appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like İsrafil
Names with related meanings
Famous people named İsrafil
- İsrafil Yılmaz · b. 1987
- İsrafil Kışla · b. 1959
- İsrafil Köse · b. 1970
- İsrafil Kurtcephe · b. 1958
- İsrafil Üstündağ
- İsrafil Balcı · b. 1966
- İsrafil Güler
FAQ about the name İsrafil
What is the meaning of İsrafil?
İsrafil means “the angel who will sound the trumpet”. Transmitted into Turkish from Arabic Isrāfīl. Its earlier derivation is uncertain, with differing proposals connecting it to Hebrew angelic names.
Is İsrafil a boy’s name?
Yes, İsrafil is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is İsrafil in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İsrafil nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İsrafil?
İsrafil is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does İsrafil have?
İsrafil has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name İsrafil?
İsrafil appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with İsrafil?
Some ideas: İsrafil Mohammed; Himmet İsrafil; İsrafil Emin.
Famous people named İsrafil?
Notable people named İsrafil include İsrafil Yılmaz, İsrafil Kışla, İsrafil Köse.
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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