Ismail
إسماعيل
✦Pronunciation
ismail
Meaning
God will hear; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Ishmael, son of Ibrahim, helped build the Kaaba
Origin
Arabic
Quranic Name
Yes
Popularity
Popular
About the Name
Ismail is a masculine Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, carrying the beautiful meaning of "God will hear; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Ishmael, son of Ibrahim, helped build the Kaaba". This name holds exceptional significance in Islam — it is both mentioned in the Holy Quran and is the name of a Prophet of Allah, making it among the most blessed names a parent can choose. Ismail is a popular name among Muslim communities worldwide.
Quranic Reference
“Mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:127-129); helped his father Ibrahim build the Kaaba.”
Numerology (Abjad)
Each Arabic letter carries a numeric value in the classical Abjad system.
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