| Meaning | one who struggles with God |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Iz-ra-el |
About Izrael
This distinctive spelling variation adds contemporary flair to a historically significant name. The alternative approach creates immediate visual interest while maintaining the name's powerful essence and recognition. It suggests parents who respect tradition but aren't afraid to put their own stamp on classic choices. The name carries strong cultural and national associations that resonate deeply for many families. There's boldness in this choice—it's not meant to blend in but rather to stand proudly and distinctly. The unconventional spelling ensures uniqueness without sacrificing the name's inherent gravitas and meaning. It bridges old and new, honoring what came before while creating something fresh for a new generation. Parents drawn to names with strong identity and character, who appreciate both history and individuality, find this variation particularly appealing.
Nicknames for Izrael
| Iz |
| Izzy |
| Zel |
| Zelly |
Famous People Named Izrael
| Izrael Lotstein | Polish-American rabbi |
| Izrael Bercovici | Romanian-Israeli author |
| Izrael Icek Alter | Hasidic rabbi |
| Izrael Lejzerowicz | Polish chess master |
| Izrael Zachariah Alkalai | Jewish preacher |
| Izrael Szajewicz | Polish painter |
| Izrael Harkavy | Jewish linguist |
| Izrael Ehrlich | Austrian-Hungarian composer |
| Izrael Poznanski | Polish philanthropist |
| Izrael Gutman | Israeli historian |
| Izrael Idelsohn | Latvian-Israeli musicologist |
| Izrael Ozersky | Russian-American mathematician |
| Izrael Abramowitz | American journalist |
| Izrael Szmelc | Polish politician |
| Izrael Isserles | Polish rabbi |
| Izrael Poliański | Polish artist |
| Izrael Lichtensztajn | Polish architect |
| Izrael Viișoreanu | Romanian composer |
| Izrael Vald | Estonian wrestler |
Characters Named Izrael
| Izrael Ben Eli | Character in "The Yiddish Policemen's Union" by Michael Chabon |
| Izrael Wallace | Character in "The Barsoom Project" by Larry Niven and Steven Barnes |
| Izrael Goodman | Character in "The Catcher Was a Spy" by Nicholas Dawidoff |
| Izrael Katz | Character in "The Plot Against America" by Philip Roth |
| Izrael Icek Alter | Character in "The Magician of Lublin" by Isaac Bashevis Singer |
| Izrael Lejzerowicz | Character in "The Defense" by Vladimir Nabokov |
| Izrael Szmelc | Character in "The Pianist" by Władysław Szpilman |
| Izrael Lichtenberg | Character in "The Radetzky March" by Joseph Roth |
| Izrael M. Glickstein | Character in "The Last Convertible" by Anton Myrer |
| Izrael Karoly | Character in "The Tin Drum" by Günter Grass |
| Izrael Hershko | Character in "Schindler's List" by Thomas Keneally |
| Izrael Bruckenthal | Character in "The Emperor's Tomb" by Joseph Roth |
| Izrael Rotenberg | Character in "The Lost" by Daniel Mendelsohn |
| Izrael Bermann | Character in "The Black Obelisk" by Erich Maria Remarque |
| Izrael Man | Character in "The Little Golden Calf" by Ilf and Petrov |
| Izrael Gursky | Character in "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay" by Michael Chabon |
| Izrael Lichtenstein | Character in "The Brooklyn Follies" by Paul Auster |
| Izrael Zacharowitsch | Character in "The Slap" by Christos Tsiolkas |
| Izrael Brodsky | Character in "The Yiddish Policemen's Union" by Michael Chabon |
| Izrael Goldsztajn | Character in "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak |