Hebrew · Boy name
Israel
“he who struggles with God”
About the name Israel
Israel is of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical figure Jacob, who was renamed Israel after wrestling with an angel. The name means ‘he who struggles with God.’ It holds significant cultural and religious importance in Judaism and Christianity. Israel is also the name of a modern nation-state, further emphasizing its historical and contemporary relevance.
- Meaning
- he who struggles with God
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- IZ-ree-uhl(3 syl.)
Middle names for Israel
- Israel James
- Israel David
- Israel Michael
- Israel Joseph
- Israel Aaron
Questions about Israel
- What does Israel mean?
- Israel is a Hebrew name meaning "he who struggles with God".
- How do you pronounce Israel?
- Israel is pronounced IZ-ree-uhl, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Israel?
- Variants of Israel include Israël, Yisrael.
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