masculine Israël

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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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Numerological Values: #1

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Chakra Number: #1
Root Chakra "Muladhara"

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Color meaning: Red

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