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Isra

Boy Name day: May 22 In French: Israel
Isra is a short form of Israel: on birth records it is written Israel (65,617 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Israel page.
Origin: Hebrew. Meaning: He who struggles with God.
From Hebrew 'Yisra'el', from 'sarah' (to struggle, contend) and 'El' (God), 'he who struggles with God', the name God gave Jacob after he wrestled the angel at Peniel.

Name day for Isra

May 22

Why this day? Isra is a short form of Israel, and shares its name day.

Isra is celebrated in France, Italy, Spain and Germany on February 22; the United States and Brazil on May 22.

The story of the name Isra

Isra is a short form of Israel. It keeps its origin (Hebrew) and meaning — he who struggles with God, and shares its name day, May 22.

On birth records, Isra is rarely written as such: the Isras are Israels (65,617 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Israel page.

Frequently asked questions about Isra

What does Isra mean?

Isra is a short form of Israel, which means he who struggles with God.

When is Isra's name day?

May 22, together with Israel: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Isra a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Israel.

Isra's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 9/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Isra

Bottom 10

  1. Maggie42%
  2. Zoe42%
  3. Hailey42%
  4. Savannah42%
  5. Kylie42%
  6. Tina42%
  7. Bonnie43%
  8. Toni45%
  9. Zoey46%
  10. Lillie47%

Love potential for Isra

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey51%
  2. Wanda52%
  3. Maggie53%
  4. Maya53%
  5. Bonnie53%
  6. Tina53%
  7. Jill53%
  8. Zoe54%
  9. Dora55%
  10. Savannah55%

Professional potential for Isra

Bottom 10

  1. Heather46%
  2. Autumn46%
  3. Brandy48%
  4. April49%
  5. Phyllis49%
  6. Melody49%
  7. Jennifer51%
  8. Zoe51%
  9. Ada51%
  10. Kaylee52%

Crush potential for Isra

Bottom 10

  1. Zoe47%
  2. Maggie47%
  3. Hailey47%
  4. Bonnie48%
  5. Savannah51%
  6. Dora51%
  7. Zoey53%
  8. Gertrude53%
  9. Agnes53%
  10. Andrea53%
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