Issachar - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Issachar \i-ssa-char\ 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 a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Issachar. Click here to compare Issachar with related baby names.