Israel

Boy

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning

“Hebrew for 'struggles with God'”

Source

Cultural Notes

Genesis 32 names Jacob Israel after wrestling with God

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 2000s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Israel

  • Israel Kamakawiwoʻole (Hawaiian singer)

Variants & Spellings

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