Issachar - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Issachar \i-ssa-

is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "his reward will come". Biblical: one of the twelve sons of Jacob who founded the 12 tribes of Israel.

Issachar has 3 variant forms: Isachar, Yisachar and Yissachar.

For more information, see also the related name Yishachar.

Baby names that sound like Issachar are Oscar and Oskar.

Issachar is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy name Issachar. Compare Issachar with its variant forms and related boy names.