Inspiration in Hebrew is הַשְׁרָאָה (hashra'á).
It can also be said שאיפה, depending on the meaning. Below are the vowel points, how each word is said, its gender and its plural.
inspiration
/ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.spɚˈeɪ.ʃən/
The stress falls on the vowel in colour.
These are the Hebrew words for inspiration as a noun.
stimulating influence upon the intellect or emotions
- הַשְׁרָאָההשראהhashra'áfeminine
physiology: drawing of air
- שְׁאִיפָהשאיפהsh'ifáfeminine
This is more about the Hebrew word הַשְׁרָאָה.
- Written with vowel points
- הַשְׁרָאָה
- Written without vowel points
- השראה
- Said
- hashra'á
- Plural
- הַשְׁרָאוֹת
- Its meanings in English
- inspiration, an inspiration, induction
These words come before and after inspiration in the list.
These are the questions people ask about inspiration in Hebrew.
How do you say inspiration in Hebrew?
inspiration in Hebrew is הַשְׁרָאָה, said hashra'á. Without vowel points it is written השראה. Its plural is הַשְׁרָאוֹת.
What are other Hebrew words for inspiration?
Besides השראה, inspiration can be said שְׁאִיפָה (sh'ifá), depending on the meaning.
Is השראה masculine or feminine?
The word השראה is feminine.
What else does השראה mean in English?
Besides inspiration, השראה can mean an inspiration and induction.
The Hebrew translations, transliterations, genders and plurals on this page are adapted from Wiktionary's entry inspiration and its entries for the Hebrew words, read on 5 November 2026, and are shared under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.