Where does “Израиль” come from?
Израиль (Russian) comes from Ancient Greek Ἰσραήλ, from Hebrew יִשְׂרָאֵל — Israel.
Ancestry of “Израиль”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Ἰσραήλ | Israel |
| 2 | Hebrew | יִשְׂרָאֵל | Israel |
Израиль (Russian) comes from Ancient Greek Ἰσραήλ, from Hebrew יִשְׂרָאֵל — Israel.
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Ἰσραήλ | Israel |
| 2 | Hebrew | יִשְׂרָאֵל | Israel |