Male Name
Iser
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
isograms
variants
Writing Systems
איסרYiddish
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
31/100
Meaning & Etymology
Iser is a Yiddish variant of the name Israel, which means 'God contends' or 'wrestles with God' in Hebrew. The name has been used in various cultural contexts, including as a surname and in geographical names such as the Jizera river in the Czech Republic.
Etymology
Original Form:
Israel
Evolution:
The name Iser evolved from the Hebrew name Israel, adapting to Yiddish linguistic patterns.
Source:
Yiddish linguistic traditions