Ismael
ees-mah-EL
Popularity
#234
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
42,973
Peak Year
#1,532 in 2024
First Recorded
1903
Style
Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Ismael is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Ishmael, a Hebrew name meaning 'God will hear'.
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The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Ismael Zambada García
Mexican drug lord.
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