Name meaning
Ismail
Boy's nameƏrəb mənşəliIn the Quran
May Allah hear; a prophet mentioned in the Quran.
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Name meaning and origin
Ismail is a boy name of Arabic origin. The core meaning of the name is explained as "May Allah hear; a prophet mentioned in the Quran".
Ismail is known in Islamic tradition as a prophet's name; for this reason, when choosing a boy name it is counted among names that carry both religious and historical meaning.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 7
- Appears in the Quran
- Yes
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What is the meaning of the name Ismail?
Ismail means "May Allah hear; a prophet mentioned in the Quran".