Ismail
إسماعيلGod will hear; form of Ishmael
Boy namesMeaning of Ismail
God will hear; form of Ishmael
About the name Ismail
Ismail is the Arabic form of Ishmael, a name known in several religious traditions. Its Semitic etymology is commonly explained through the idea that God hears. Ismail, Ismael and Ismaël are language-specific Latin forms.
At a glance
- Usage
- Boy names
- Origin
- International
- First Arabic letter
- ا
- Arabic letters
- 7
- Pronunciation guide
- is-maa-EEL
- Other spellings
- Ismaël · Ismael
How to write and say Ismail
- In Arabic
- إسماعيل
- In Latin letters
- Ismail
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Ismail?
- It is a familiar Arabic form of a name shared across cultures.
- Choose Ismail, Ismael or Ismaël according to the country and records.
Sources & further reading
Wiktionary · إسماعيل ↗Questions about Ismail
What does Ismail mean?
God will hear; form of Ishmael
How do you write Ismail in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are إسماعيل in Arabic and Ismail in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Ismail?
Our recorded alternatives are Ismaël · Ismael. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Ismail pronounced?
Our approximate guide is is-maa-EEL. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.
Is Ismail Arabic or Hebrew?
Ismail is the Arabic form of an older Semitic name, with related forms used in different languages and traditions.