Ishmail

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Ishmail is derived from the Arabic name Ismail, which means "God will hear". It is a popular name among Muslim parents because it is one of the names of Prophet Muhammad's son.
Popularity
Ishmail is not a very common name outside the Muslim community, but it has been gaining popularity in recent years. It is currently ranked #5687 in popularity in the United States.

cartoon of the name Ishmail
Cartoon of Ishmail

Ishmail Name meanings & History

Ishmail is derived from the Arabic name Ismail, which means "God will hear". It is a popular name among Muslim parents because it is one of the names of Prophet Muhammad's son. Indian form of Ishmael. Ishmail is used primarily as a boy's name.

Zodiac Sign of Ishmail: I love you Taurus

Synonyms of Ishmail:

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

S: Solidity,Sex,Sensuality,Security,Social Standing,Success,Status

H: Hyper,Heart's Desire,Hobnobbing,Haggle,Hope

M: Mushy,Maternal,Memory,Manipulative,Mommy,Mother,Memorabilia

A: Ambitious,Action,Aggressive,Assertive,Argumentative,Angry

L: Lovely,Liaison,Luscious,Legal,Lover,Lazy,Languid

Ishmail is:

  • a Mature name
  • a Modern name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Ishmail Merchant was an Indian-born film producer, known for his collaborations with director James Ivory. Ishmael Reed is an American poet and novelist, who has won numerous awards over the course of his career.

Related Names to Ishmail

Ismail, Ishmael, Ismael, Yishmael