Meaning
God is perfect, God is supreme
Origin
Ismail is a name of Arabic origin, rooted in islamic tradition.
It appears in our records across 20 countries (AE, AT, BE, CH, CM, DE, DZ, EG, FR, IQ, LY, MA, MV, MY, NG, NL, OM, SA, TN, TR).
Style
- religious
- traditional
- classic
- strong
- international
- elegant
Famous people named Ismail
- Ottoman sultans
- Ishmael (biblical)
- Ibrahim's son in Islamic tradition
- Ibn Ismail (historical figure)
- Muhammad Ismail (Ottoman sultan)
- Ismaili Islam
Variations
İsmet, Ismael, Esmail, Ibrahim Ismail, İsmayıl
Popularity
Ismail appears in 20 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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