Yisrael

Yisrael Meaning & Origin

About Yisrael
The name "Yisrael" is of Hebrew origin and holds significant cultural and religious importance. It is derived from the Hebrew phrase "Yisra'el," meaning "God contends" or "one who struggles with God." In the Bible, the name was given to Jacob after he wrestled with an angel. It represents a spiritual transformation and symbolizes perseverance, strength, and a deep connection with God. "Yisrael" is also used as a term to refer to the Jewish people as a whole, signifying their historical and spiritual heritage.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yisrael are male.

Yisrael Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 31.03% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASRL
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y02604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y IH1 S R AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/yisrael*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y264

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yisrael in Braille

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

The name Yisrael in braille

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

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

The name Yisrael in sign language

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