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Around the world, Israel (Israel , ישראל , Исраел , among others...) is a widespread male first name. The forename Israel is characteristic of Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly Mexico, where it is a common male name, Puerto Rico, where it is quite a common male name, and Bolivia (explore the name in all countries). Not in comparison with a country's population, the name is most common in Mexico, Brazil, and Nigeria. Also, Israel is the last name as well as the forename.
Israel is also a name from the Bible. Explore more in our Biblical names portal!
VARIANT | COUNTRY |
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Israel | Nigeria, Spain, Mexico, Brazil, United States |
ישראל | Israel |
Исраел | Russia, Kazakhstan, Armenia |
Исраэль | Ukraine, Israel, Russia, Lithuania |
Исраель | Russia, Kazakhstan |
Israel is also a name for the fictitious and mythical characters: Jacob , the in Genesis, a son of Isaac, also known as Israel; the patriarch of the Israelites, The Qur’an and Israel Hands , the fictional character from Treasure Island.