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Isacar

♂ Boy

Pronounced IH-suh-kar /ˈɪs.ə.kɑːr/Medium

Meaning: Isacar is a Spanish and Portuguese form of the Hebrew name Issachar, one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Bible, traditionally read as 'there is reward' or 'he will bring reward.' The tribe of Issachar took its name from him.Medium

In 30 seconds: Isacar is the Spanish-style form of Issachar, a son of Jacob, read as 'there is reward' (said 'IH-suh-kar') — biblical and rarely heard.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Spanish
MeaningIsacar is a Spanish and Portuguese form of the Hebrew name Issachar, one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Bible, traditionally read as 'there is reward' or 'he will bring reward.' The tribe of Issachar took its name from him.
U.S. rank (2024)#12977
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Isacar carries a biblical name into Latino families: Issachar, son of Jacob and Leah, whose name is glossed 'there is reward.' Spanish and Portuguese Bibles print it as Isacar, and the given name travels from there. Rare but firmly rooted in scripture (said 'IH-suh-kar').

In the U.S. it is very rare, seen mostly in Spanish-speaking families. Rare, biblical, and distinctive.

Did you know? Issachar was the ninth son of Jacob and gave his name to one of the twelve tribes of Israel; Isacar is how the name looks in Spanish and Portuguese Bibles (said 'IH-suh-kar').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Isacar — Spanish form of Issachar; son of Jacob

Variations

IssacharIsaccharIsakar

Nicknames

IsaCari

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Issachar— the Hebrew original behind it
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Elazar— shares the -ar ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Isacar mean?

Isacar is a Spanish form of Hebrew Issachar, traditionally read as 'there is reward.'

How do you pronounce Isacar?

It's said IH-suh-kar /ˈɪs.ə.kɑːr/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Isacar a boy or girl name?

Isacar is a boy's name.

How popular is Isacar?

Isacar is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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