Yitzhak
Meaning of Yitzhak
The name Yitzhak is a male given name of Hebrew origin, pronounced as yit-ZHAK (/jitˈzɑk/). It is a traditional and deeply historical name, meaning "he will laugh" or "laughter," reflecting the biblical story of Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah, whose birth brought joy and laughter to his elderly parents. The name Yitzhak is closely associated with its more widely recognized variation, Isaac. While it remains relatively uncommon in the United States, with occurrences fluctuating over the years—peaking at 16 newborns in 2019—it holds significant cultural and religious importance within Jewish communities around the world. The timeless appeal of Yitzhak lies in its rich heritage and its connection to one of the patriarchs of Judaism.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as yit-ZHAK (/jitˈzɑk/)
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Notable People Named Yitzhak
| Yitzhak Rabin was a prominent Israeli politician, statesman, and general who served as the fifth Prime Minister of Israel, holding office from 1974–1977 and from 1992 until his assassination in 1995. |
| Yitzhak Shamir was a prominent Israeli politician who served as the seventh prime minister of Israel and was a leader of the Zionist militant group Lehi before the establishment of the State of Israel. |
| Yitzhak Yosef is the Sephardi Chief Rabbi of Israel, the rosh yeshiva of Yeshivat Hazon Ovadia, and the author of a set of books on halakha called Yalkut Yosef. |
| Yitzhak Rachamim Navon was a multi-talented Israeli politician, diplomat, playwright, and author who served as the fifth President of Israel and was the first Sephardi Jew to hold that position. |
| Yitzhak Sadeh was a prominent figure as the commander of the Palmach and one of the founders of the Israel Defense Forces during the establishment of the State of Israel. |
| Yitzhak Mordechai - Yitzhak "Itzik" Mordechai is an Israeli former general and politician who served as a member of the Knesset and held positions as Minister of Defense and Minister of Transport. |
| Yitzhak Artzi was an Israeli politician who served in the Knesset from 1984 to 1988. |
