Yitzchok
Meaning of Yitzchok
Yitzchok is a male name with Hebrew origins. It is pronounced as yits-KHOK (/jit͡sˈχok/). This name also has variations such as Isaac and Itzhak. In the United States, Yitzchok has been given to newborn boys since at least 1952, with varying levels of popularity over the years. Currently, it ranks around 1089 in terms of occurrence. However, it's important to note that popularity can fluctuate over time, so this ranking may change in the future. Despite its relatively lower rank, Yitzchok remains a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with rich cultural roots.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as yits-KHOK (/jit͡sˈχok/)
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Notable People Named Yitzchok
| Yitzchok Isaac Krasilschikov - Rabbi Yitzchok Isaac ben Dov Ber Krasilschikov, the "Gaon of Poltava," was a renowned Talmudic scholar and author who practiced as an Orthodox rabbi in communist Russia. |
| Yitzchok Zev Soloveitchik - Yitzchok Zev Halevi Soloveitchik, also known as Velvel Soloveitchik or the Brisker Rov, was an Orthodox rabbi and rosh yeshiva of the Brisk yeshiva in Jerusalem. |
| Rabbi Yitzchok Dovid Groner was a prominent Chabad rabbi in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and the director of the Yeshivah Centre. |
| Yitzchok Lichtenstein - Yitzchok (Yitzchak) Lichtenstein is an Israeli-American Orthodox rabbi, co-rosh yeshiva of Yeshiva Torah Vodaas, and a major editor for the writings of prominent Soloveitchik rabbis. |
| Yitzchok Moully is an Australian-American Orthodox rabbi and artist known for his "Chasidic Pop Art" style, associated with the Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic movement. |
| Avrohom Yitzchok Sorotzkin is a renowned writer, former Rosh Yeshiva of Telshe yeshiva, and a prominent figure in the Mesivta of Lakewood, known for his advanced Talmudic lectures and as a member of the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah. |
| Yaakov Yitzchok Ezrachi is a prominent Rosh Yeshiva at the renowned Mir Yeshiva in Jerusalem. |
