What Are People From Israel Called?

Name: Israel
Address: West Asia, Israel

West Asia, Israel

Israel

People from Israel are called:

People from Israel are called Israeli.

Demonym:

Israeli

Pronunciation:

/ɪzˈreɪli/

About Israel

Capital city: Jerusalem (disputed).
Jewish-majority state established in 1948.
Technologically advanced economy, 'Start-Up Nation'.
Home to holy sites for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Parliamentary democracy in the Middle East.

Quick Facts

Population:: 9,842,015 (2024 est.)
Country:: Israel
Region:: West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Hebrew 'Yisra'el', meaning 'he who struggles with God'. The demonym is 'Israeli'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Jordan

east of Israel

People are called:

Jordanian

Lebanon

north of Israel

People are called:

Lebanese

Egypt

southwest of Israel

People are called:

Egyptian

Quick Facts

Population:: 9,842,015 (2024 est.)
Country:: Israel
Region:: West Asia

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