Ismael

The first name Ismael has its roots in the ancient Hebrew name Yishma'el (יִשְׁמָעֵאל). It is of biblical origin and appears in both the Old Testament and the Quran. The meaning of the name can be paraphrased as 'God will hear', 'God hears', or 'may God hear'.

What does the name Ismael mean?

Ismael is a male first name derived from the ancient Hebrew Yishma'el (יִשְׁמָעֵאל) and taken from the Bible. Its meaning is metaphorically 'God will hear', 'God hears', or 'may God hear'. The etymology is found in Ancient Hebrew, composed of the elements yi (יִ), meaning 'he', shama' (שָׁמַע), meaning 'to hear', and 'el (אֵל), which stands for 'God' or 'the Mighty'. Ismael was the first son of Abraham and the Egyptian slave Hagar in the Old Testament. According to legend, Abraham was childless for a long time until God finally heard him and gave him a son. Ismael is also considered the patriarch of the Arabs. There are different spellings in various languages: Iŝmael in Esperanto, Ismaël in French and Dutch, and Ísmael in Icelandic. Other variants include Isamael, Ismaele, Ismail, Ismaili, Esmail, Ismaeel, Ismahel, Ismo, Esmaeel, Esmaeil, and Ismoil. Female forms include Ismaela and Ismaila.

Where does the name Ismael come from?

The name Ismael originates from Ancient Hebrew and means 'God will hear'. The composition consists of yi (יִ) for 'he', shama' (שָׁמַע) for 'to hear', and 'el (אֵל) for 'God, the Mighty'. The name is widespread in various languages, including Esperanto, French, Hebrew, Icelandic, Dutch, Portuguese, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Ismael?

The pronunciation of the name Ismael is three syllables and strongly emphasized. It is often pronounced as 'Is-ma-el' [ɪsmaˈeːl], starting with a short I sound. The stressed last syllable has a long E sound, and the final l gives the name a soft ending. Ismael radiates tradition and dignity, conveying an impression of harmonious depth and clear contour.

When is the name day of Ismael?

Ismael is celebrated on June 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Ismael is among the popular first names, currently ranking 621st on the list of the most common male first names. Its highest ranking was 282 in 2003. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 700 times, placing it 692nd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 719th. Ismael also enjoys a certain popularity internationally.

Nicknames & pet names

Easy / Elo / Is / Isi / Isma / Ismi / Ismu / Ismäl / Israel / Isu / Izzy / Mael

Famous people

• Carlos Ismael Noriega (astronaut from Peru)
• Diego Ismael Ferreira Villa (Uruguayan football player)
• Ismael Addo (Ghanaian football player)
• Ismael Benegas (football player from Paraguay)
• Ismael Blanco (Argentinian footballer)
• Ismael Bolivar Fernandez (footballer from Spain)
• Ismael Boulliau (astronomer from France)
• Ismael Carlo (actor from America)
• Ismael Cerna (poet from Guatemala)
• Ismael Cruz Cordova (American actor)
• Ismael de la Serna (painter from Spain)
• Ismael Dyfan (American footballer)
• Ismael Ehui (French football player)
• Ismael Ferroukhi (French film director)
• Ismael Fuentes (Chilean football player)
• Ismael Gace (footballer from France)
• Ismael Gonzalez (boxer from Mexico)
• Ismael Kirui (long-distance runner from Kenya)
• Ismael Kombich (Kenyan long-distance runner)
• Ismael la Rosa (actor)