What Israel means
Israel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "God contends". It comes from Hebrew Yisra'el: sara (to contend, to struggle) + El (God). It is pronounced ees-rah-EL.
The name given to Jacob after wrestling the angel. Common in Mexico as a given name regardless of religion; Israel Vallarta, Israel Jiménez footballer.
Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.
