Origin, Meaning, And History Of Israel
The name Israel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin with Biblical roots. It comes from the Hebrew term ‘Yisra’el,’ meaning ‘God contends’ or ‘to contend’ or ‘to fight.’ The mighty name may also mean ‘fighter of God,’ ‘wrestles with God,’ or ‘triumphant with God.’ Some individuals also connect the country Israel with the meaning of the name.
While Israel is most commonly associated with Hebrew names, a name can have multiple origins and connotations according to the culture or language in which it is used. For instance, Israel may mean ‘who prevails with God’ in American and Biblical origin. It may also mean ‘God perseveres,’ ‘one who struggles with God,’ or ‘may God prevail.’
The name Israel derives from the Bible. God changed Jacob’s name to Israel when he was in his nineties as a token of his blessing. He was also the inspiration for the names of both ancient and modern Israel.
Jacob, who is the grandson of Abraham, wrestles with a stranger (angel) at the Jabbok Ford. At dawn, the mystery man asks Jacob to stop struggling, but Jacob only agrees if the stranger blesses him. In response, God answers that his name shall no longer be Jacob but Israel as he has wrestled with men and God and has prevailed.
The phonetic spelling of the powerful name Israel is “IZ-ray-əl.” The three-syllable name has many popular variations in different cultures. These include Israhel in Biblical Latin, Yisra’el in Biblical Hebrew, Yisrael in Hebrew, Issy, Izzy in English, Iser, Issur, and Yisroel in Yiddish.
He is no longer referred to as Jacob in Genesis, but rather as Israel, the father of the 12 Israelite tribes, the ancestor of all Israelites, and the founder of the Israelite kingdom. Israel has been used in the fictional world. For example, Israel Hands is a fictional character in the novelTreasure Islandby Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Famous People With The Name Israel
- Al IsraelAmerican actor, best known for his role in the 1983 movie ‘Scarface’
- Israel HoughtonAmerican contemporary music singer, widely recognized for his album ‘Bigger than My Imagination’
- Israel MukuamuAmerican football player, represents Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL)
- Israel Raybon美国足球运动员,代表潘卡thers and Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL)
Israel On The Popularity Chart
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Popularity Over Time
The name Israel has varied in popularity over the years. The name usage skyrocketed in 2007, after which it saw a slight decline in popularity.
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Israel achieved its highest ranking of 12,394 in 1983. This graph shows how its rating has changed over time.
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Names With Similar Meaning As Israel
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Israel ?
The name israel means and He who struggles with God
2. What is the origin of the name Israel?
Israel originates from the Hebrew word .
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