Yisroel
yis-RAH-el
Yisroel is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Yisroel is the Hebrew name for Israel, meaning 'God contends' or 'one who struggles with God.' It represents the Jewish people and their connection to God.”. It currently ranks #950 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2019.
What Yisroel Means
“Yisroel is the Hebrew name for Israel, meaning 'God contends' or 'one who struggles with God.' It represents the Jewish people and their connection to God.”
The Story of Yisroel
This is the ancient, powerful name for a people, a declaration of struggle and faith that has echoed through millennia, meant for your son.
Yisroel is the Hebrew form of Israel, meaning 'God contends' or 'one who struggles with God.' It is deeply tied to the biblical patriarch Jacob, who wrestled with an angel and was renamed Israel. The name signifies a profound connection to God and the enduring spirit of the Jewish people.
To speak 'Yisroel' is to invoke a deep history of resilience and faith. It’s a name with a profound spiritual weight, a whispered connection to generations of struggle and devotion. You imagine your son carrying this legacy with quiet strength and unwavering conviction.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Yisroel Meir Kagan
Influential Rabbi and posek (halachic authority)
Personality Traits
Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#251 in 2019
Total Births
6,506
First Recorded
1950
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