Israel
Hebrew
"he who struggles with God"
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Updated Thu Apr 24 2025
Israel Origin and Meaning
The name Israel is a girl's name meaning "he who struggles with God".
Israel joins the club of traditionally male names that celebrity parents have adopted for their daughters. Singer Andy Grammer welcomed daughter Israel "Izzy" Blue in 2020.
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