Yishai

Yishai Meaning & Origin

About Yishai
The name "Yishai" is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "yishay," meaning "gift" or "wealth." It is a masculine name that carries the connotation of being a blessing or a precious gift. In biblical context, Yishai is the father of King David, further emphasizing the idea of prosperity and abundance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yishai are male.

Yishai Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 5% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AX
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y IH0 SH EY1
🌐 IPA
/yishai*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yishai in Braille

Here's how to represent Yishai in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Yishai in braille

How to Spell the Name Yishai in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Yishai using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Yishai in sign language

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