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Israela
Pronounced iz-ray-EL-ah /ɪz.reɪˈɛl.ɑː/Medium
Meaning: The feminine form of Israel, from the Hebrew Yisra'el, 'one who wrestles (or strives) with God.' A strong, meaning-rich name.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Israela is the feminine of Israel, from the Hebrew Yisra'el, 'one who wrestles with God' — a name given to Jacob after his night of striving. It reads as a strong, storied pick, rare in the U.S. (said 'iz-ray-EL-ah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, often in Jewish families. Rare, strong, and storied.
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What does the name Israela mean?
Israela is the feminine of Israel, from the Hebrew for 'one who wrestles (or strives) with God.'
How do you pronounce Israela?
It's said iz-ray-EL-ah /ɪz.reɪˈɛl.ɑː/ — four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Israela a boy or girl name?
Israela is used as a girl's name (the feminine of Israel).
How popular is Israela?
Israela is a rare name in the U.S., often seen in Jewish families.