Name Ishmael Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Ishmael

Ishmael is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Ishmael?

Ishmael derived from the Hebrew name Yishma’el (יִשְׁמָעֵאל). Ishmael is a figure in the Tanakh and the Quran and was the first son of Abraham and the handmaiden Hagar.

What does the name Ishmael mean?

The name Ishmael means “God will hear” (from Hebrew “‘shamá/שָׁמַע” = to hear/to listen + “el/אֵל” = God).

Pronunciation of Ishmael

Variants of the name Ishmael