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Ismail

Muslim Boy Name · Scholarly Verified

إِسْمَاعِيل

Heard by Allah, Obedient to Allah

The revered name of Prophet Ismail (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), Zabihullah, son of Prophet Ibrahim (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) and ancestor of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Themes: blessing

Origin:
Arabic
Transliteration:
Ismā‘īl • Pronounced: (Is-maa-eel)
Prominent Regional Familiarity
South Asia, Middle East / Gulf, Southeast Asia, Türkiye, Western Communities
Naming Tradition
South Asian Muslim Names,Arabic/Gulf Muslim Names,Turkish Muslim Names,Southeast Asian Muslim Names,Western Muslim Names
Associated Countries & Lineage
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Indonesia, Malaysia, Türkiye, UK, USA, Canada, Australia
Primary Quranic / Hadith Source
Quran (Surah Maryam 19:54, Surah As-Saffat 37:102)
Authenticated Scholarly Sources
Bahar-e-Shariat, Part 15 · Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 20

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    Sun, Bright light, Radiance of guidance
    آَفْتَاب

  • Aamir

    Prosperous, Populated, Full of Life, Companion of Prophet ﷺ
    عَامِر

  • Abdul Aziz

    Servant of the All-Mighty
    عَبْدُ الْعَزِيز

What is the meaning of the Islamic name Ismail (إِسْمَاعِيل)?

The Islamic name Ismail (إِسْمَاعِيل) means "Heard by Allah, Obedient to Allah". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim boy.

What is the Islamic significance of the name Ismail?

The revered name of Prophet Ismail (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), Zabihullah, son of Prophet Ibrahim (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) and ancestor of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).