Ysmael
iz-MAH-el
Popularity
#14168
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
196
Peak Year
#11 in 1930
First Recorded
1918
Style
Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Ysmael is a variant of Ishmael, a Hebrew name meaning "God will hear". In the Bible, Ishmael was the son of Abraham.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Ysmael Villegas
Argentine professional golfer.
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