Find out how popular the first name Issachar has been for the last 48 years (from 1976 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Issachar by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Issachar is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 10 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Issachar.

The history of the first name Issachar

The name Issachar is a biblical name derived from the Hebrew name Yissakhar, which means "he will bring a reward" or "there is recompense". It originates from the ancient Hebrew language and refers to one of the twelve tribes of Israel mentioned in the Bible.

Issachar was the ninth son of Jacob and Leah, as recorded in the Book of Genesis. His name is said to have been given by Leah in recognition of the "reward" she received from God for giving her maidservant Zilpah to her husband Jacob as a wife. The name Issachar is first mentioned in Genesis 30:18.

In the Bible, Issachar is described as a strong and industrious tribe, known for their skills in agriculture and commerce. The tribe of Issachar was allotted a fertile region in the northern part of Canaan, which contributed to their success in farming and trading activities.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Issachar was Issachar, the son of Obed-Edom, who was a gatekeeper of the Ark of the Covenant during the reign of King David, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:5.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Issachar, including:

1. Issachar ben Joseph (1310-1370), a prominent Jewish scholar and philosopher from Spain, known for his work "Otzar Nechmad" (Precious Treasure).

2. Issachar Baer Riksin (1701-1764), a renowned Polish-Jewish Talmudist and author of the influential work "Shulchan Aruch Harav".

3. Issachar Falkensohn Berman (1713-1793), a German-Jewish banker and philanthropist who supported Jewish education and community initiatives.

4. Issachar Ber Ricchi (1680-1753), an Italian-Jewish rabbi and scholar, known for his work "Mishnat Chassidim" (Teaching of the Pious).

5. Issachar Dov Rokeach (1854-1926), the fourth Rebbe of the Belzer Hasidic dynasty in Galicia, Poland, and a respected leader in the Jewish community.

While the name Issachar has its origins in the ancient Hebrew language and biblical texts, it has been used throughout various Jewish communities and across different time periods, reflecting its enduring cultural and religious significance.

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