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At a Glance
- Meaning
- God will hear
- Origin
- Spanish (form of Ishmael, ultimately Hebrew)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- IZ-may-el
Ismael is the Spanish form of Ishmael, tracing back to Hebrew roots, and it carries the meaning "God will hear." It's a timeless classic with worldly appeal, pronounced IZ-may-el (IPA /ˈɪzmeɪəl/). For a parent weighing it, that's a name with real historical depth and a pronunciation that reads clearly on the page.
Meaning & Origin of Ismael
Meaning: God will hear.
Origin: Spanish (form of Ishmael, ultimately Hebrew).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Ismael
IZ-may-elIPA /ˈɪzmeɪəl/
Popularity of Ismael
Ismael ranked #234 on the SSA list in 2024, given to 1,532 babies — and that's also its highest rank across the SSA's full 1903-2024 record, so right now marks its peak popularity to date.
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FAQ
What does the name Ismael mean?
God will hear. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ismael?
Ismael is pronounced IZ-may-el (IPA: /ˈɪzmeɪəl/).
Is Ismael a popular name right now?
Ismael is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #234 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1903–2024.)
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