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Meaning of the Name Israel

Updated December 16, 2024 by Jennifer M.

Israel

Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Wrestled With God

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What is the meaning of the name Israel?

The name Israel is primarily a male name of Hebrew origin that means Wrestled With God.

Israel is a Middle Eastern country on the Mediterranean Sea, regarded by Jews, Christians, and Muslims to be the biblical Holy Land.

Different Spellings of the name Israel:

Isreal

People who like the name Israel also like:

Judah, Gabriel, Isaac, Malachi, Ezekiel, Isaiah, Elijah, Sophia, Hannah, Adelaide, Naomi, Isabella, Aurora, Eva

Stats for the Name Israel

Israel is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts

Israel is currently #229 in U.S. births