Ishmael

God hears

Ishmael

אישםאל

Hebrew
Male
christianity
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"God hears"

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Meaning

In the Old Testament, Ishmael is the eldest son of Abraham and Hagar. God promises to make him and his mother a great nation, despite their difficult circumstances. Ishmael's name comes from the Hebrew word 'ish', meaning 'man', and 'mael', meaning 'God hears'.

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes God's attentiveness and faithfulness to hear and respond to the prayers of his people.

Numerology

People with a life path number 3 are creative, artistic, and social.

Translations

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Hebrew

Name

אישםאל

Meaning

אשלאויג אסיהל אסגלי ינואט

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Greek

Name

Θχμαελ

Meaning

το ππυποσ ητπυ τελουκος τεσ ερπύ

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Latin

Name

Ishmael

Meaning

nomen significans 'audiente Deus' vel 'Deus audiens'

How to Pronounce

English

ISH-may-el

IPA: /ɪʃˈmeɪ.əl/

Personality Insights

Emotional Traits

FaithfulCourageous

Hidden Traits

L = Loyal

Life Path Number

3

People with a life path number 3 are creative, artistic, and social.

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

Orange
Brown

Lucky Stone

Carnelian

Biblical Reference

Genesis 16:11, 17:18-20

Genesis

The name Ishmael is mentioned in the Bible as the name of the firstborn son of Abraham and Hagar.

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