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ISRAEL

From the Hebrew name יִשְׂרָאֵל (Yisra'el) meaning "God contended". In the Old Testament Israel (who was formerly named Jacob; see Genesis 32:28) wrestles with an angel. The ancient and modern states of Israel took their names from him.


Usage: Biblical, Biblical Greek, English, Jewish
Short Forms: ISSY, IZZY
Variants: ISER, ISSUR, SROEL, YISRA'EL
Name day:
December 20th: Sweden
Famous People: Israel Kamakawiwo'olewiki (Musician, 1959, United States), Nadab of Israelwiki (Politician, -900, Unknown)
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Popularity: *Popularity is given by the percentage of usage over the years.

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