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Ismu name meaning

“name”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/ismu/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Arabic
Syllables
2
Popularity
#2,490

Ismu is a masculine name from Arabic meaning name. It comes from the Arabic word ism, which carries that same meaning. The form Ismu reflects pronunciation with the case ending -u, so its final vowel is explained by the grammatical ending attached to the source word.

What does Ismu mean?

Name

In Indonesian: nama

Origin and cultural usage of Ismu

From Arabic ism, meaning name. Ismu reflects pronunciation with the case ending -u.

Linguistic originArabic
Naming traditionIslamic
Starts withI · Is

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Ismu in Islam and the Quran

Ismu does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (اسم) does, for example in QS Ar-Rahman [55]: 78.

This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.

Name combinations with Ismu

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ismu, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Ismu Sulton Rafif

    Meaning of each word

    • Ismu: name
    • Sulton: ruler or holder of authority
    • Rafif: a shimmer or gentle flutter
  • Ismu Mustaqpirin Nor

    Meaning of each word

    • Ismu: name
    • Mustaqpirin: those who seek forgiveness
    • Nor: light, radiance
  • Ismu Ghazi

    Meaning of each word

    • Ismu: name
    • Ghazi: warrior taking part in a campaign
  • Risyad Ismu Sadik

    Meaning of each word

    • Risyad: guidance; direction to the right path
    • Ismu: name
    • Sadik: truthful, trustworthy
  • Ismu Sodik

    Meaning of each word

    • Ismu: name
    • Sodik: truthful, honest
  • Ismu Mustapa Nurcahyono

    Meaning of each word

    • Ismu: name
    • Mustapa: specially chosen
    • Nurcahyono: light, bright radiance

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How to pronounce Ismu

Syllables2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names
IPA/ismu/
Arabic scriptاسم
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦲꦶꦱ꧀ꦩꦸ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮄᮞ᮪ᮙᮥ

Is Ismu a boy’s name?

Yes, Ismu is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Ismu ranks #2,490 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 Ismu

Famous people named Ismu

  • Ismu Edy Aryanto · b. 1968
  • Ismu Nazif
  • Ismu Ahmad Bisri · b. 1964
  • Ismu Haryomo
  • Ismu Zakky Muchlis · b. 1987

FAQ about the name Ismu

What is the meaning of Ismu?

Ismu means name. From Arabic ism, meaning name. Ismu reflects pronunciation with the case ending -u.

Is Ismu a boy’s name?

Yes, Ismu is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Ismu?

Ismu is of Arabic origin.

Is the name Ismu in the Quran?

Ismu does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (اسم) does, for example in QS Ar-Rahman [55]: 78.

How many syllables does Ismu have?

Ismu has 2 syllables (Is-mu) and 4 letters.

How popular is the name Ismu?

Ismu ranks #2,490 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 Ismu?

Some ideas: Ismu Sulton Rafif; Ismu Mustaqpirin Nor; Ismu Ghazi.

Famous people named Ismu?

Notable people named Ismu include Ismu Edy Aryanto, Ismu Nazif, Ismu Ahmad Bisri.

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