Ismael
/ihzmayl/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Ismael is a English name meaning "God will listen". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Austria. The name Ismael originates from the Hebrew name Yishma'el (יִשְׁמָעֵאל), composed of the elements "shama" (שָׁמַע) meaning "to hear" and "El" (אֵל) referring to God.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic ihzmayl
IPA ɪzmeɪl
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ihzmayl. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Ismael
- · Ismail I - Founder of the Safavid dynasty
- · Ismail Kadare - Albanian novelist
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