Issachar
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Issachar
The name 'Issachar' means "man of hire" or "there is recompense," deriving from the Hebrew roots *ish* (man) and *sachar* (hire/wages).
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Etymology
The name 'Issachar' means "man of hire" or "there is recompense," deriving from the Hebrew roots *ish* (man) and *sachar* (hire/wages). It is used primarily in Jewish and Christian contexts, originating from the biblical figure Issachar, the ninth son of Jacob and Leah, and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Issachar currently ranks #6,601 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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