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Ishmael Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "ishmael" is "god hears", and is used often for "boy".

Name
ishmael
Meaning
god hears
Pronunciation
ish-may-uhl
Used for
boy
Syllables
3

Ishmael Name Details

The name Ishmael originates from the Hebrew name Yishma'el, meaning 'God hears'. In the Bible, Ishmael is the son of Abraham and Hagar. He is considered the father of the Arab people and a prominent figure in both the Jewish and Islamic religions.

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Drisana (drih-sah-nah)
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Minali (mi-NA-li)
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Aliina (ah-LEE-nah)
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Raheedah (rah-hee-dah)
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Hamdan (HAM-dahn)
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Sharmeeli (shar-mee-lee)
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Rohiniraman (roh-hee-nee-rah-mahn)
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Sorrel (SORE-uhl)
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Orran (OR-uhn)
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Satayu (sah-tah-yoo)
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Anshaad (AHN-shaad)
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Leshah (leh-shah)