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Gender: M Popularity: this week. Origin of Israel: Hebrew Meaning of Israel: "he who struggles with God" Israel's Popularity in 2012: #252
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The founding of the modern Jewish state in 1948 transformed Israel from a traditional Jewish favorite into an icon of Judaism, which has limited its appeal. Still, it was given to almost one thousand six hundred baby boys born in the U. S. in the last year counted.

Famous People Named Israel

Bible: Name given to Jacob when he wrestled with God
Israel Houghton, American gospel musician
Israel Putnam, American Revolutionary War general
Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole, Hawaiian musician

Pop Culture References for the Name Israel

Issy, Izrael, Izzy, Yisrael

Israel's International Variations

Israil (Russian) Ysrael, Isareal, Isra, Isreal, Israh (Spanish) Iser, Sroel, Issur (Yiddish)