Draft:Israela (name)

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Israela (Hebrew: יִשְׂרְאֵלָה) is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, primarily used in Israel. It is the feminine form of Israel (יִשְׂרָאֵל), a name of biblical significance that means "God contends," "God prevails," or "wrestles with God." As a modern Hebrew name, Israela carries cultural, religious, and national connotations, making it unique in both spiritual and secular naming traditions in Jewish and Israeli society.

The name Israela is derived by feminizing the Hebrew name Yisrael (Israel), which originates from the Hebrew Bible. According to Genesis 32:28, the patriarch Jacob is renamed Israel after wrestling with a divine being. The name is traditionally understood to mean "one who struggles with God" or "God perseveres".^[1][2]

The addition of the feminine suffix "-a" aligns with Hebrew linguistic conventions for feminizing masculine names.^[3]

Israela is considered a rare name, even within Israel. It is more likely to be found among families that prefer uniquely Hebrew names or names with strong national or religious resonance. The name is sometimes chosen for its strong association with the modern State of Israel, as well as its spiritual depth rooted in the biblical tradition.

• Israela Oron – Israeli Brigadier General (res.), national security expert, and public commentator^[4]

• Israela Margalit – Israeli-American pianist, playwright, and television writer
• Israela Pacheco – Filipino former Gaza hostage, Jimmy Pacheco, named his daughter Israela In honor of the Jewish state^[5]

• Israel – masculine form, used as both a personal and national name.
• Yisrael and Yisraela – alternate spellings, transliterating the Hebrew pronunciation more directly.
• Israelle – a rare variation influenced by French and English spelling norms.

• "Israella", song by The Ultras.^[6]

• Hebrew name
• Zionism