Ismail (إسماعيل) is a boy's name of Arabic/Hebrew origin meaning God hears. It appears in the Quran (Quran 2:127). Global Prayer Times lists the meaning, origin and related Islamic baby names below — one of 483 names in the free directory, with no ads or tracking.
Ismail
إسماعيل
Meaning
God hears
📖 Quranic Reference
Quran 2:127
This name is mentioned in the Holy Quran
⭐ Prophetic Name
Ismail is the name of a Prophet
Names of prophets carry great blessing in Islam
Gender
Boy's name
Origin
Arabic/Hebrew
Popularity
popular
Ismail (إسماعيل) is an Arabic name meaning "God hears". It is the name of a Prophet of Islam — naming a child after a prophet is highly encouraged in the Islamic tradition. This name or its root appears in the Holy Quran (Quran 2:127), giving it special significance for Muslim parents. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "On the Day of Judgement you will be called by your names and your fathers' names, so make your names good." (Abu Dawud)
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