Yitzhak: meaning of the Hebrew name
יִצְחָק
Pronounced yits-KHAK
Meaning of Yitzhak
Yitzhak comes from laughter and joy: "God has made laughter for me." Isaac, son of Abraham and Sarah, was the second of the patriarchs.
And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bore to him, Isaac.
וַיִּקְרָא אַבְרָהָם אֶת־שֶׁם־בְּנוֹ הַנּוֹלַד־לוֹ אֲשֶׁר־יָלְדָה־לּוֹ שָׂרָה יִצְחָק׃
Yitzhak in Hebrew
Yitzhak is written יצחק in Hebrew (with vowel points: יִצְחָק). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- צTsadi
- חHet
- קQof
Gematria value: 208 (Yod 10 + Tsadi 90 + Het 8 + Qof 100)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaninghe will laugh
- Pronunciationyits-KHAK
- Hebrewיצחק
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Yitzhak ranked #20 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (791 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #16, in 2022.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20 | 791 |
| 2023 | 19 | 821 |
| 2022 | 16 | 854 |
| 2021 | 19 | 788 |
| 2020 | 18 | 788 |
| 2019 | 19 | 780 |
| 2018 | 23 | 735 |
| 2017 | 26 | 710 |
| 2016 | 25 | 728 |
| 2015 | 20 | 752 |
| 2014 | 19 | 730 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Yitzhak
What does the name Yitzhak mean?
Yitzhak comes from laughter and joy: "God has made laughter for me." Isaac, son of Abraham and Sarah, was the second of the patriarchs.
How do you pronounce Yitzhak?
Yitzhak is pronounced yits-KHAK in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yitzhak in Hebrew?
Yitzhak is written יצחק in Hebrew (with vowel points: יִצְחָק).
Is Yitzhak a biblical name?
Yes. Yitzhak appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 21:3.
How popular is the name Yitzhak in Israel?
In 2024, Yitzhak ranked #20 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (791 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #16, in 2022. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Yitzhak?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יצחק adds up to 208 (Yod 10 + Tsadi 90 + Het 8 + Qof 100).
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