Ismail
IS-mah-eel
Popularity
#1228
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.
Numerology
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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