Sruly

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Sruly Pronunciation

Sruly is pronounced SROO-lee /ˈsru.li/Medium

Meaning: Yiddish pet form of Yisroel (Israel) — from Hebrew Yisrael, 'one who struggles/contends with God'Medium

In 30 seconds: One who struggles with God: Sruly pets Israel — the patriarch's name. Devout, warm, and traditional.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Yiddish

MeaningYiddish pet form of Yisroel (Israel) — from Hebrew Yisrael, 'one who struggles/contends with God'

U.S. rank (2024)#4844 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 144

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Sruly is a Yiddish pet form of Yisroel (Israel) — from Hebrew Yisrael, 'one who struggles/contends with God'. A warm, devout nickname-name in Hasidic and Orthodox Jewish communities (said 'SROO-lee').

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox communities. Rare, one-who-struggles-with-God at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Israel means 'one who struggles/contends with God' in Hebrew (Jacob's renaming after wrestling the angel) — Sruly is the affectionate Yiddish pet form, beloved in Hasidic communities.

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Israel — Yiddish pet form

Variations

YisroelSrulikIsrael

Nicknames

Srulik

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Sruly?

Sruly is pronounced SROO-lee (/ˈsru.li/). Press play above to hear Sruly said aloud.

How do you say Sruly?

Sruly is said SROO-lee (/ˈsru.li/). Press play above to hear Sruly said aloud.

What does the name Sruly mean?

Sruly pets Israel — Hebrew 'one who struggles/contends with God'.

Is Sruly a boy or girl name?

Sruly is a boy's name.

How popular is Sruly?

Sruly is a rare name, used in Orthodox communities.