What does the name Israel mean?

The first name Israel means “wrestles with god”.

Where does the name Israel come from?

Israel has its roots in Hebrew.

Israel is a masculine first name (a boys' name).

Israel is a relatively uncommon first name.

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“wrestles with god”

Origin: Hebrew
Syllables: 3
Popularity: 40 of 100Uncommon
Famous bearers: Israel Kamakawiwoʻole Israel ben Elieser Israel Katz _1955)Israel Moissejewitsch Gelfand Israel Zangwill Israel Adesanya Israel M. Kirzner Israel Tal Israel Kristal

Israel is a masculine first name meaning “wrestles with god”, with roots in Hebrew. The name has 3 syllables. It is relatively uncommon.

What does the name Israel mean?: The first name Israel means “wrestles with god”.
Where does the name Israel come from?: Israel has its roots in Hebrew.
Is Israel a girls' or boys' name?: Israel is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
How popular is Israel?: Israel is a relatively uncommon first name.

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