Ismael
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ismael
Ismael means "God has heard" and derives from the Hebrew name Yishmael (ישמעאל), composed of the elements "shama" (heard) and "El" (God).
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Etymology
Ismael means "God has heard" and derives from the Hebrew name Yishmael (ישמעאל), composed of the elements "shama" (heard) and "El" (God). The name is used predominantly in Islamic, Jewish, and Christian cultures, with particular significance in Islam where Ishmael is the son of Abraham and progenitor of the Arab peoples according to religious tradition.
Ismael currently ranks #263 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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