Irael
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Irael
The name 'Irael' is likely a variant of 'Israel,' meaning "God contends" or "he who struggles with God," derived from the Hebrew roots *sarah* (to contend) and *El* (God).
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Etymology
The name 'Irael' is likely a variant of 'Israel,' meaning "God contends" or "he who struggles with God," derived from the Hebrew roots *sarah* (to contend) and *El* (God). It is primarily used in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic cultures, with historical context tied to the biblical patriarch Jacob, who was renamed Israel after wrestling with an angel (Genesis 32:28).
Irael currently ranks #12,982 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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