Ismail Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ismail Name at a Glance

Name	Ismail
Meaning	Variant of Ismael: The Biblical Ishmael is the English language equivalent. A Prophet's name..
Origin	Muslim
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ismail Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ismail means “Variant of Ismael: The Biblical Ishmael is the English language equivalent. A Prophet's name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ismail Name Origin

Our database records Ismail under Muslim origin. Browse more Muslim baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ismail a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ismail is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ismail

When considering Ismail for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.