Ismail
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ismail
The name 'Ismail' means "God hears" or "God will hear," deriving from the Hebrew root *shama* (to hear) with the theophoric element *El* (God).
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Etymology
The name 'Ismail' means "God hears" or "God will hear," deriving from the Hebrew root *shama* (to hear) with the theophoric element *El* (God). It is used in Islamic, Jewish, and Christian cultures, notably as the name of Abraham's firstborn son (Ishmael in English), who is considered a prophet in Islam and an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad.
Ismail currently ranks #1,065 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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