What is the origin of the name Israel?

Israel is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Israel?

Israel is currently ranked #3901 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Israel?

Israel is pronounced IZ-ree-ul.

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BoyHebrew

Israel

IZ-ree-ul

Popularity

#3901

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

71,727

Peak Year

#1,994 in 2007

First Recorded

1880

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Hebrew name meaning 'God contends' or 'wrestles with God'.

Nickname Watch

Izzy Raeli

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Hawaiian musician, famous for 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'.

Nicknames

Izzy Raeli

Similar Names

Elijah Isaac Gabriel Samuel

Personality Traits

StrongDeterminedSpiritualIntelligent

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