What does the name Yisrael mean?

Yisrael means “One who struggles with God” and is of Hebrew origin.

Is Yisrael a popular name?

Yisrael is currently popular in Israel.

Yisrael — Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Overview

Yisrael is a boy's name rooted in Hebrew. The name is traditionally understood to mean “One who struggles with God”. People who share the name include Israel Bar-Yehuda and Israel Guri.

Meaning

One who struggles with God

Origin

Hebrew

Popularity

Loved in Israel.

Famous people named Yisrael

Israel Bar-Yehuda Israel Guri Israel Katz Israel Zamosz

Yisrael in other languages

Hebrewישראל
FrenchYisraël

Numerology

The name Yisrael carries numerology number 8. (For entertainment.)

Sibling name ideas

Shai Sarah Ruth Rivka Rachel Michal Leah Hannah

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