What is the meaning of the Islamic name Ismail (إِسْمَاعِيل)?

The Islamic name Ismail (إِسْمَاعِيل) means "Heard by Allah, Obedient to Allah". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim boy.

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Origin: Arabic

إِسْمَاعِيل

Ismail

Transliteration: Ismā‘īl • Pronounced: (Is-maa-eel)

Name Meaning

"Heard by Allah, Obedient to Allah"

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🌍 Regional Usage & Naming Tradition

Popular Regions:

📍 South Asia📍 Middle East / Gulf📍 Southeast Asia📍 Türkiye📍 Western Communities

Naming Tradition:

South Asian Muslim NamesArabic/Gulf Muslim NamesTurkish Muslim NamesSoutheast Asian Muslim NamesWestern Muslim Names

Associated Countries & Heritage:

🏛️ India🏛️ Pakistan🏛️ Bangladesh🏛️ Saudi Arabia🏛️ UAE🏛️ Kuwait🏛️ Qatar🏛️ Oman🏛️ Bahrain🏛️ Indonesia🏛️ Malaysia🏛️ Türkiye🏛️ UK🏛️ USA🏛️ Canada🏛️ Australia

* Note: Regional popularity reflects cultural Muslim naming practices and does not alter the universal Islamic status or Arabic root of the name.

📖 Islamic Significance & History

The revered name of Prophet Ismail (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), Zabihullah, son of Prophet Ibrahim (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) and ancestor of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).