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Yisraela

yees-rah-EH-lah

Yisraela is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Feminine form of Yisrael (Israel), meaning 'God contends' or 'wrestles with God'. It signifies a connection to the Jewish people and their heritage.”, and peaked in popularity in 2023.

Letters8
Syllables4
OriginHebrew

What Yisraela Means

Feminine form of Yisrael (Israel), meaning 'God contends' or 'wrestles with God'. It signifies a connection to the Jewish people and their heritage.

The Story of Yisraela

This name carries the echo of ancient struggles and divine favor, a powerful feminine echo of a people's enduring journey.

Yisraela is the feminine form of Yisrael, a deeply rooted Hebrew name. Its meaning, 'God contends' or 'wrestles with God,' speaks to a profound spiritual and historical narrative. It emerged recently, in 2023, bringing this ancient resonance into the present day.

When you think of Yisraela for your daughter, you feel a sense of her strength. This is a name for a child you imagine will face challenges with resilience, drawing on an inner fortitude. It connects her to a heritage of perseverance and a spirit that wrestles with the world to find its place.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

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

Personality Traits

Strong-willedIndependentSpiritualResilientKind

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Peak Year

#5 in 2023

Total Births

5

First Recorded

2023

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