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Yisroel

yis-RAH-el

Popularity

#950

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

6,506

Peak Year

#251 in 2019

First Recorded

1950

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It 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.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Yisroel Meir Kagan

    Influential Rabbi and posek (halachic authority)

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Personality Traits

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