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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: His reward will come

Yissachar is a Hebrew boy’s name, meaning “his reward will come.” It’s derived from the Hebrew word yesh, meaning “there is,” and sachar, meaning “man for hire,” or “wages.” Yissachar is a modern variant of Issachar, which is the biblical name of one of the sons of Jacob and Leah and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. This name holds a deep historical and spiritual significance in Jewish communities and is a strong choice if you want to share your faith and heritage with baby. Yissachar Dov Rokeach is the fifth Rebbe of the Hasidic dynasty of Belz and a prominent leader of the Haredi Jewish community in Israel.