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IsmaeelIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

God Heard

Pronunciation: ah-LEEM

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Name
Ismaeel
Meaning
God Heard
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
ah-LEEM
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
Sunday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Ismaeel mean?

Ismaeel is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "God Heard". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: ah-LEEM. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

اسماعیل

اسماعیل ایک ایسا نام ہے جس کا مطلب کچھ یہ ہوتا ہے کہ اللہ کا بھی ایمان اور اللہ کے رسول کا بھی

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

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

إسماعيل

اسماعيل اسم يرمز إلى الإيمان بالله ومحبة رسول الله

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

ah-LEEM

IPA

/ˈɑː.liːm/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Ismaeel is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is God Heard. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

Sunday

Lucky Colors

YellowGold

Lucky Stone

Carnelian

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: The teacher, the healer, the problem solver

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveV

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

An answer to prayer

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name "Ismaeel" has cultural significance as it is related to the foundational beliefs and traditions of Islam. In Islamic history, Ismaeel is considered the ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad and the Arab people. He is also the central figure in the story of the binding of Ibrahim (Ishmael in Hebrew and English), a narrative that emphasizes the unwavering faith and obedience of the patriarch Ibrahim to Allah (God). This story is commemorated in the annual Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha, where the sacrificing of an animal is meant to evoke the spirit of submission to God and the remembrance of Ibrahim's devotion.
Ismaeel's name holds significant spiritual meaning due to the original source of its origin. It is mentioned in the Quran, the Islamic holy text, as a reference to the answer to the prayers of Prophet Ibrahim for offspring. Ismaeel is a reminder of the fulfilment of the divine promise of giving Ibrahim a son. This account demonstrates the power of faith and the willingness of God to respond to the sincere prayers of His loved servants. With the name, parents possibly hope to instill a deeper sense of spiritual connection and faith in their child, as well as an appreciation for the continuousProphets of God and the divine interventions to preserve the legacy of belief.

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

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Ismaeel is the name of Ibrahim's second son in Islamic tradition. The name Ismaeel carried significant weight in that era.

7th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Malcolm XIsmail Merchant

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Ismaeel

Ismaeel is a name that symbolizes faith in God and love for the Prophet of God

🇵🇰Urdu

اسماعیل

اسماعیل ایک ایسا نام ہے جس کا مطلب کچھ یہ ہوتا ہے کہ اللہ کا بھی ایمان اور اللہ کے رسول کا بھی

🇸🇦Arabic

إسماعيل

اسماعيل اسم يرمز إلى الإيمان بالله ومحبة رسول الله

🇮🇳Hindi

ईस्माइल

ईस्माइल एक पवित्र नाम है जिसका अर्थ है भगवान का विश्वास दिलाना और पैगंबर का विश्वास

🇦🇫Pashto

اسماعیل

اسماعیل یوڼ کې د الله در لویتی او د پیغمر د الله در لویتی

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