Name meaning
Israfil
Boy's nameYəhudi mənşəliƏrəb mənşəli
Fiery, blazing; the name of the angel of the trumpet.
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Name meaning and origin
Israfil is an Arabized form that traces back to the Hebrew root "Saraf"; the root means "fiery, burning, scorching". In some accounts the name is also counted among theophoric names bearing the name of God and is associated with a shade of spiritual loftiness.
In Islamic tradition, Israfil is regarded as one of the four great angels who will blow the trumpet on the Day of Judgment and bring the dead back to life; this angel's name is not mentioned directly in the Quran but is recalled in the hadiths. In Azerbaijan the name is chosen with religious respect. As it is an angel's name, there is no prohibition on giving it to a person.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Yəhudi mənşəli · Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 7
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Pronunciation
- is.ɾa.ˈfil
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Israfil?
Israfil means fiery and blazing, and it is the name of the angel of the trumpet at the Resurrection in Islam. It is a Hebrew-origin, Arabized form.Is the name Israfil mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Israfil is not mentioned directly in the Quran; it is known in Islamic tradition as the name of an angel of the Day of Judgment. There is no prohibition against bearing the name.Is Israfil a boy name or a girl name?
Israfil is a boy name.