Yisroel
Yiddish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Yisroel
The name 'Yisroel' means "he who struggles with God" or "God prevails," derived from the Hebrew roots *sarah* (to strive/contend) and *El* (God).
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Etymology
The name 'Yisroel' means "he who struggles with God" or "God prevails," derived from the Hebrew roots *sarah* (to strive/contend) and *El* (God). It is primarily used in Jewish culture and religion, originating from the biblical patriarch Jacob, who was renamed Israel after wrestling with an angel (Genesis 32:28).
Yisroel currently ranks #826 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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