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Ishraq

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Meaning

Radiance, sunrise

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic إشراق
Urdu اشراق
Persian اشراق
Turkish İşrak
Bengali ইশরাক
Pashto اشراق
Capturing elegance and depth, Ishraq stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Radiance, sunrise', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Ishraq is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Ishraq comes from the Arabic root sh-r-q, meaning "sunrise" or radiance. Salat al-Ishraq is a recognised voluntary prayer performed shortly after sunrise.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ش-ر-ق (sh-r-q, 'to shine, rise (of the sun)'). Ishraq means 'sunrise, illumination.'

Islamic Significance

Light is the image the Quran uses for God himself in the verse of light: God is the light of the heavens and the earth, his light like a niche in which is a lamp (24:35).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.