Israel (name)

Israel
Pronunciation
In English:
  • /ˈɪzriəl/ IZ-ree-əl
    /ˈɪzreɪəl/ IZ-ray-əl
In Hebrew:
  • Modern: [jisʁaˈʔel]
    Biblical: [jiɬraːˈʔeːl]
GenderMale
LanguageSemitic
Origin
Word/nameEl (deity)
Meaning"He struggles with God"
Region of originNear East
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Israel (Hebrew: יִשְׂרָאֵל, Modern: Yīsraʾel, Tiberian: Yīsrāʾēl) is a masculine Hebrew name.

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