Israfil
Meaning of Israfil
Israfil is a male name of Arabic origin, pronounced as is-ruh-FEEL (/ɪs.rʊˈfiːl/). The name holds significant cultural and religious importance in Islamic tradition, where Israfil is known as the angel who will blow the trumpet to announce the Day of Judgment. This association imbues the name with a sense of reverence and spiritual significance. Despite its profound roots, Israfil remains relatively rare in the United States, with only a handful of occurrences each year. In 2023, it ranked at 8893 with 8 newborns given this name, reflecting its unique yet impactful presence among baby names.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as is-ruh-FEEL (/ɪs.rʊˈfiːl/)
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Notable People Named Israfil
| Israfil Israfilov, also known as Israfil-Bey, was a Russian, Azerbaijani, and Polish military officer who held the rank of Standartenführer in the Waffen-SS. |
| Israfil Yılmaz - Salih Yahya Gazali "Israfil" Yılmaz was a Turkish Islamist militant who fought in the Syrian Civil War and disappeared in 2016, with his alleged death remaining unconfirmed. |
| Israfil Ashurly is a prominent Azerbaijani mountaineer and sports executive with a distinguished career in ice climbing and mountaineering organizations. |
| Israfil Shahverdiyev - Israfil Shahverdi oglu Shahverdiyev was a National Hero of Azerbaijan and a warrior in the First Nagorno-Karabakh War. |
| Israfil Mammadov - Israfil Mamedov, an Azerbaijani Red Army lieutenant and Hero of the Soviet Union, was the first Azerbaijani to receive this title during World War II for his bravery in combat. |
| Israfil Abbaslı - Israfil Ismail oglu Abbasli was a prominent Azerbaijani scientist, Doctor of Philology, and professor. |
| Israfil Alam was a prominent Bangladesh Awami League politician and served as a 3-term Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Naogaon-6 constituency. |
