Ismar
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ismar
The given name 'Ismar' is derived from the Arabic name 'Ismar' or 'Ismar al-Din', meaning 'lion of the faith' or 'lion of the religion', with its linguistic root in the Arabic words 'ism' (lion) and 'mar' (of the faith).
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Etymology
The given name 'Ismar' is derived from the Arabic name 'Ismar' or 'Ismar al-Din', meaning 'lion of the faith' or 'lion of the religion', with its linguistic root in the Arabic words 'ism' (lion) and 'mar' (of the faith). The name 'Ismar' is primarily associated with Arabic-speaking cultures and Islamic traditions, although it may also be found in other cultures due to historical trade and cultural exchange.
Ismar currently ranks #12,757 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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