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Name Origin

Isra is an Arabic given name for females, meaning 'night journey' or 'ascending'. It refers to the Prophet Muhammad's miraculous journey from Mecca to Jerusalem.

arabicmuslimfemininereligiousjourneyspiritualascension

Famous People

Isra Hirsi (2003-)

Climate activist

  • Co-founder of the US Youth Climate Strike
  • Featured on Time Magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People (2019)
  • Advocate for environmental justice and policy change

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