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A Quranic Name for Boys

Short meaning of IsmaeelVirtuous, Pious, God-Fearing and Devoted to God
See below for detailed meaning
How to pronounce Ismaeel

ISlam + MAn + East + pLay

Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable.
Arabic Spelling (How to write Ismaeel in Arabic)إِسْمَاعِيْل
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Alternate spellings of IsmaeelIsmail Ismael Esmaeel Esmail Esmael Ishmael Ishma'el Eshmael Ismaele Ismaelle Esmaele
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Meaning of Ismaeel

Ismaeel is a direct Quranic name for boys that refers to one of the prophets mentioned in the Quran. Ismaeel, who is known as Ishmael in the English-speaking world, was the son of Prophet Ibrahim and Hajar, peace be upon them, and he is considered the father of most Arabs, including the Arabs of Quraysh from which Prophet Muhammad ﷺ came (while Ismaeel’s brother, Ishaak/Isaac, is the father of all Jews).

Ismaeel comes from Hebrew roots, from the words Isma’ (hearer) and eel (Allah), thus the full meaning is “one who hears Allah”, “one who obeys God’s commands”.

Ismaeel is mentioned 12 times in the Quran.

And [mention] when Abraham was raising the foundations of the House (in Makkah) and [with him] Ismaeel/Ishmael, [saying], “Our Lord, accept [this] from us. Indeed You are the Hearing, the Knowing.” (Quran 2:127)

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5 Comments

  1. Anonymous

    I love my name ”Ismail” it is nice name. It is religious name. It is the name of PROPHET Ismail who was most obedient child

  2. Anonymous

    please i need the meaning of prophert ismael children i keep on searching for it but no answer

  3. Anonymous

    Alhamdulillah! Ismail Sabri (“the patient leader who obeys God’s commands”) will become the new Prime Minister of Malaysia tomorrow!

    Negaraku
    Tanah tumpahnya darahku!
    Rakyat hidup bersatu dan maju!
    Rahmat bahagia Tuhan kurniakan!
    Raja kita selamat bertakhta!
    Rahmat bahagia Tuhan kurniakan!
    Raja kita selamat bertakhta!

  4. Anonymous

    Ishmail is an English name everyone in my family are all English

  5. Asïyah

    The most beautiful name on this planet, meaning God answered the prayer and gave a son, Alhamdoulillah

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