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BoyArabic

Ismail

IS-mah-eel

Popularity

#1228

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

3,818

Peak Year

#171 in 2016

First Recorded

1962

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Ismail is an Arabic name derived from Hebrew, meaning 'God hears'. It is a significant name in Islamic tradition.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Ismail Qemali

    Albanian diplomat and politician

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Personality Traits

WiseKindDevotedThoughtful

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