Ismo
Finnish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ismo
Ismo is a Finnish diminutive form of Ismail, derived from the Hebrew name Ishmael, meaning "God has heard." The name has roots in Semitic languages and originally refers to the son of Abraham in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition.
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Etymology
Ismo is a Finnish diminutive form of Ismail, derived from the Hebrew name Ishmael, meaning "God has heard." The name has roots in Semitic languages and originally refers to the son of Abraham in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition.
The name is primarily used in Finland and other Nordic countries with historical ties to Swedish-speaking populations, reflecting both Scandinavian and Islamic cultural influence through its Hebrew-Semitic origins.
Ismo currently ranks #119 in the United States as a boy's name.
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