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إِسْمَاعِيل

Ismail

Muslim boy Name Origin: Arabic / Hebrew

Meaning: "God will hear"

Historical Context in Islam

Ismail (Ishmael) was the eldest son of Prophet Ibrahim. He helped his father build the Kaaba and is the ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Character Traits

Represents absolute obedience to parents and Allah, surviving extreme hardship, and a pioneering spirit.

Related Names

IbrahimIshaq