Boy name
Ismael name meaning
“God hears prayer”
Ismael is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning God hears prayer. It is an international form of Yishmaʿel, which combines an element meaning hear with El, meaning God. The name also corresponds to Arabic Ismail, linking the two as related forms across languages.
What does Ismael mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Ismael
An international form of Hebrew Yishmaʿel, combining an element meaning 'hear' with El, 'God'. It corresponds to Arabic Ismail.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Ismael in Islam and the Quran
Ismael appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Maryam [19]: 54.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Ismael
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ismael, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ismael: God hears prayer
- Thariq: one who knocks; nighttime visitor
- Bustomi: from Bistam
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Meaning of each word
- Ismael: God hears prayer
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
- Qomari: lunar, relating to the moon
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Ismael Emir
Meaning of each word
- Ismael: God hears prayer
- Emir: commander, ruler
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Meaning of each word
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
- Ismael: God hears prayer
- Syukron: an expression of thanks
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Ismael Fitra
Meaning of each word
- Ismael: God hears prayer
- Fitra: original nature, innate disposition
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Meaning of each word
- Ismael: God hears prayer
- Topik: help toward success
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
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How to pronounce Ismael
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦱ꧀ꦩꦲꦺꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮞ᮪ᮙᮈᮜ᮪ |
Is Ismael a boy’s name?
Yes, Ismael is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ismael ranks #2,489 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ismael
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Ismael
- Ismael Hasan · b. 1926
- Ismael · b. 1972
- Ismael Hutabarat · b. 1965
- Ismael Koto · b. 1967
- Ismael Sroyer · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Ismael
What is the meaning of Ismael?
Ismael means God hears prayer. An international form of Hebrew Yishmaʿel, combining an element meaning 'hear' with El, 'God'. It corresponds to Arabic Ismail.
Is Ismael a boy’s name?
Yes, Ismael is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ismael?
Ismael is of Hebrew origin.
Is the name Ismael in the Quran?
Ismael appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Maryam [19]: 54.
How many syllables does Ismael have?
Ismael has 3 syllables (Is-ma-el) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Ismael?
Ismael ranks #2,489 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ismael?
Some ideas: Ismael Thariq Bustomi; Ismael Fatih Qomari; Ismael Emir.
Famous people named Ismael?
Notable people named Ismael include Ismael Hasan, Ismael, Ismael Hutabarat.
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