The name Israel is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Israel is: May God prevail. He struggles with God. God perseveres; contends. In the bible when Jacob was in his nineties as a token of blessing God changed his name to Israel.
Biblical Meaning: The name El-elohe-Israel is a Biblical baby name. In Biblical the meaning of the name El-elohe-Israel is: God; the God of Israel.
The name Ishmael is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Ishmael is: God listens. In the bible Ismael was son of Abraham by Sarah's Egyptian slave woman Hagar.
Hebrew Meaning: The name Samoel is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Samoel is: Name of God. Biblical prophet and judge who anointed Saul and David as kings of Israel. Sami: (Arabic) 'honored'.