Yisrael
yees-rah-EL
Yisrael is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Yisrael is the Hebrew name for Israel, meaning 'he who struggles with God' or 'God prevails'. It is associated with the biblical figure Jacob.”. It currently ranks #1948 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2024.
What Yisrael Means
“Yisrael is the Hebrew name for Israel, meaning 'he who struggles with God' or 'God prevails'. It is associated with the biblical figure Jacob.”
The Story of Yisrael
This Hebrew name, meaning 'he who struggles with God,' carries the weight of a patriarch's journey and a divine promise, waiting for your son.
Yisrael is the Hebrew form of Israel, meaning 'he who struggles with God' or 'God prevails.' This name is famously associated with the biblical patriarch Jacob, who wrestled with an angel and was renamed Israel. Its journey began in ancient Canaan and has since become the name of a nation, carrying profound spiritual and historical significance across cultures and millennia.
When you say the name Yisrael, you feel its profound depth and resilience, a connection to a powerful spiritual narrative. It’s a name that speaks of wrestling with challenges and ultimately prevailing, a strength you already sense in your son. This name holds the echo of a divine struggle and triumph.
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Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Yisrael Aumann
Israeli-American mathematician and Nobel laureate.
Yisrael Meir Kagan
Influential Eastern European rabbi and halakhist.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#81 in 2024
Total Births
1,492
First Recorded
1976
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