How to Pronounce Ismail
Ismail / IHSMAYⱢ /
The name Ismail is a Male name of Western origin meaning "Ismail means "God has heard" or "God will hear". It signifies a prayer or supplication being answered by God.". It is pronounced IHSMAYⱢ.
Western Male
Meaning & Origin
Ismail is a Western name meaning "Ismail means "God has heard" or "God will hear". It signifies a prayer or supplication being answered by God.". Ismail is of Hebrew origin, derived from the elements 'Yishma' (يشمع) meaning 'hears' and 'El' (ئيل) meaning 'God'.
Quick Facts
Language Western
Gender Male
Phonetic IHSMAYⱢ
IPA ˈɪsmeɪɫ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as IHSMAYⱢ. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Ismail
- · Ismail I - Founder of the Safavid dynasty
- · Ismail Kadare - Albanian writer
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you pronounce Ismail?
- Ismail is pronounced IHSMAYⱢ.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Ismail?
- The correct pronunciation of Ismail is IHSMAYⱢ (IPA: ˈɪsmeɪɫ).
- Is Ismail a Western name?
- Yes, Ismail is a Western name meaning "Ismail means "God has heard" or "God will hear". It signifies a prayer or supplication being answered by God.".
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