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IshmilIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

God's gift

Pronunciation: ish-meel

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Name
Ishmil
Meaning
God's gift
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Pashto, Persian, Hindi, English
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
ish-meel
Lucky Number
5
5
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Ishmil mean?

Ishmil is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "God's gift". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: ish-meel. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

اسماعیل

وہ نام جو اللہ تعالیٰ کی جانب سے تحفظ اور شمولیت کی یاد دلاتا ہے

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

إسميل

اسم مشتق من إسم الله تعالى المحيط بالكل

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

ish-meel

IPA

/ɪʃˈmiːl/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Ishmil is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is God's gift. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

5

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

GreenBlue

Lucky Stone

Emerald

Life Path Number

4

Numerology meaning: Work and effort are the keys to success

Personality

Personality Traits

CreativeGenerousIntuitiveDeterminedIndependentPerceptive

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Gift bestowed by Allah

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Ishmil conveys the belief in the power and beneficence of God in one's life. In a cultural context, this name can serve as a reminder of the Islamic belief that every good thing comes from God and that we should be grateful for the blessings bestowed upon us. This name can also be an inspiration for parents to instill in their children the importance of recognizing and appreciating God's gifts.
The spiritual significance of the name Ishmil lies in the acknowledgement of the divine source of all blessings. It is a reminder of the Islamic belief in Tawhid, which emphasizes the oneness of God and the recognition of His unlimited power and mercy. The name Ishmil encourages its bearer to strive to live a life of gratitude and submission to God, and to continually seek His blessings and guidance in all aspects of life.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Ishmil ibn Abd al-Malik (d. 728) was a Umayyad prince and a military commander during the reign of his father, Al-Walid I.

7th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Ishmil

A divine name implying comprehensive protection and inclusion

🇵🇰Urdu

اسماعیل

وہ نام جو اللہ تعالیٰ کی جانب سے تحفظ اور شمولیت کی یاد دلاتا ہے

🇸🇦Arabic

إسميل

اسم مشتق من إسم الله تعالى المحيط بالكل

🇮🇳Hindi

इश्मिल

यह नाम ईश्वर की सर्वव्यापकता और संरक्षण का प्रतीक है

🇦🇫Pashto

إسميل

دغه نوم د الهي شتون او ټولوالي په مانا ده

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