Ismael
Ismael is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Spanish origin, meaning “God hears”.
| Meaning | God hears |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | ees-mah-EL |
| Tradition | Christian, Muslim, Jewish |
| Used in | Mexico, Spain, Peru, Puerto Rico |
Meaning and origin of Ismael
Ismael is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Ishmael, from the Hebrew Yishma'el, 'God will hear' or 'God hears'. In Genesis 16, an angel tells Hagar to give her son this name because God has heard her distress. Ishmael is the elder son of Abraham and is traditionally regarded as an ancestor of the Arab peoples. In Spanish it is stressed on the final syllable.
Is Ismael a Christian name?
Ishmael appears in Genesis as Abraham's son by Hagar. In Islam he is the prophet Ismail, who with Ibrahim raised the Kaaba, so the name is honoured by Christians, Muslims and Jews alike.
How popular is Ismael?
A well-established name across Latin America and Spain.
Gifts with the name Ismael
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ismael mean?
Ismael means 'God hears'. It is of Hebrew, via Spanish origin.
Is Ismael a Christian name?
Ishmael appears in Genesis as Abraham's son by Hagar. In Islam he is the prophet Ismail, who with Ibrahim raised the Kaaba, so the name is honoured by Christians, Muslims and Jews alike.
How do you pronounce Ismael?
Ismael is pronounced ees-mah-EL.
Is Ismael a boy or girl name?
Ismael is usually a boy name.