masculine Yisra'el

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Origin:
hebrew
Name Root:
Yiśrāʾēl > YISRA'EL
Meaning:*
This name derives from the Hebrew biblical given name “Yiśrāʾēl > Yisra’el,” meaning “God contended.” The patriarch Jacob was given the name Israel “Triumphant with God,” “who prevails with God” after he wrestled with the angel (Genesis 32:28 and 35:10). The name already occurs in Eblaite and Ugaritic texts as a common name. The name already occurs in Eblaite and Ugaritic texts as a common name. Other possible meanings include “the prince of God” (from the King James Version) or “El fights/struggles”. Jacob’s descendants came to be known as the Israelites, eventually forming the tribes of Israel and, ultimately, the kingdom of Israel, from whence the name of modern-day Israel.

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United States Ranking #2569


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #5379

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Numerological Values: #8

A person with name-number 8 is ambitious, confident, practical and has a great ability to execute plans. They are achievers and seek to reach the top of their field through hard work.

Chakra Number: #8
Chakra "Etheric Body"

At the base of the skull or Cerebellum and is also found to be linked to the causal chakra just above the crown chakra to the left in the etheric body. This center enables the individual to achieve advanced out-of-body projection, etheric projection, spiritual perception, and spiritual wisdom. I use the word spiritual here because these abilities and ideas are larger than the self and the earth and is were the ability of remote viewing resides.

Color meaning: Black

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