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Origin and Meaning of Israel

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Israel

Hebrew

Usage of Israel

Jewish, Biblical

Meaning of Israel

The name Israel comes from the Hebrew name Yisra'el meaning "God contended".

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Israel was the name given to the Biblical patriarch Jacob.

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