Indian name meaning
Ismail
♂ BoyIs·mail · 2 syllables
The prophet Ishmael; God will hear
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| I | s | m | a | i | l |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
1 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 3 = 13, then 1 + 3 = 4. So Ismail carries the name number 4.
About the name Ismail
Ismail is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “The prophet Ishmael; God will hear.”
Spoken aloud it is Is·mail — 2 syllables. Ismail is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ismail mean?
Ismail means “The prophet Ishmael; God will hear.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Ismail a boy or a girl name?
Ismail is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Ismail?
Ismail is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Ismail?
Ismail has 2 syllables and is said as Is·mail.
What is the numerology number of the name Ismail?
In the Chaldean system, Ismail has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Ismail a common name in India?
Ismail does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Ismail?
For a sister to Ismail, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Iman, Imrana, Inara or Rida all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Ismail?
Mikail, Sohail, Abigail or Tufail share Ismail's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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