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Ismaeel

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Meaning

Prophet Ishmael

Linguistic Origin

Hebrew

Islamic Classification

Quranic Prophet

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic اسماعيل
Urdu اسماعیل
Persian اسماعیل
Turkish İsmail
Bengali ইসমাঈল
Indonesian Ismail
Pashto اسماعیل
For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Ismaeel offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Prophet Ishmael', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Ismaeel is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Ismaeel, like the alternate spelling Ismail, is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Yishmael, meaning "God has heard."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Hebrew Yishma'el ('God has heard'). Isma'il (Ishmael) is named in the Quran as a prophet, son of Ibrahim, and traditionally regarded as an ancestor of the Arabs and co-builder of the Kaaba.

Islamic Significance

Ismail is a prophet in Islam, the son whose willing submission with his father Ibrahim is commemorated at Eid al-Adha.

Quranic Connection

Quran 19:54 describes Ismail as true to his promise, a messenger and a prophet.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.