Name Meaning & Origin
"Israfil or Israfel is the angel who will blow the trumpet to signal Qiyamah in Islam"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Israfil or Israfel is the angel who will blow the trumpet to signal Qiyamah in Islam. Though unnamed in the Quran, he is one of the four archangels in Islamic tradition, along with Michael, Gabriel, and Azrael. The "Book of Dead" described Israfil as the oldest of all archangels. He is commonly thought of as the counterpart of the Judeo-Christian archangel Raphael.
Israfil or Israfel is the angel who will blow the trumpet to signal Qiyamah in Islam. Though unnamed in the Quran, he is one of the four archangels in Islamic tradition, along with Michael, Gabriel, and Azrael. The "Book of Dead" described Israfil as the oldest of all archangels. He is commonly thought of as the counterpart of the Judeo-Christian archangel Raphael.
Life Path 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.
Root element "Israfel" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Israfil or Israfel is the angel who will blow the trumpet to signal Qiyamah in Islam".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
A name used globally.
The Life Path number for Israfel is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 1.
Israfel is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 50% male and 50% female.
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