Isreal name popularity, meaning and origin
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Isreal name meaning:
The name "Isreal" is a variant spelling of the name "Israel," which has its origins in the Hebrew language. It is a masculine name with a rich historical and cultural significance. The name "Israel" is derived from the Hebrew words "Yisra'el" or "Yisra'el," meaning "God contends" or "he who struggles with God."
In the Bible, the name "Israel" was first given to Jacob, the son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham. According to biblical accounts, Jacob wrestled with an angel and emerged victorious, earning him the name "Israel" as a symbol of his persevering spirit and his struggle with God.
The name "Israel" has deep religious and ancestral ties, as it is not only associated with the biblical patriarch but also used to refer to the Jewish people as a whole. It represents strength, resilience, and determination, qualities that have been integral to the Jewish identity throughout history. Today, the name "Israel" is still widely used as a given name for boys, honoring both its biblical roots and its cultural significance.
Origin: Hebrew
Ruling with the Lord.
Statistics
Overall UK ranking: 4789 out of 4789
3 recorded births last year
Change in rank
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Regional popularity
Ranking for this name in various UK regions
Historical popularity of Isreal
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