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Ismail
Ismail (name) means the Arabic form of the biblical name Ishmael, Abraham's eldest son, regarded in Islamic tradition as an ancestor of the Arab peoples and a prophet. Example: “Muslims honour Ismail as a prophet who helped his father Ibrahim build the Kaaba.”
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The Arabic form of the biblical name Ishmael, Abraham's eldest son, regarded in Islamic tradition as an ancestor of the Arab peoples and a prophet.
"Muslims honour Ismail as a prophet who helped his father Ibrahim build the Kaaba."
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A male given name still widely used today across the Muslim world.
"Ismail studied medicine in Cairo before returning home."
How to use Ismail
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Arabic version of "Ishmael," used both as a biblical/Quranic figure and a common modern first name.
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Etymology
From Arabic ʔismāʕīl; the same name as the English "Ishmael."
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What does “Ismail” mean?
The word “Ismail” means the Arabic form of the biblical name Ishmael, Abraham's eldest son, regarded in Islamic tradition as an ancestor of the Arab peoples and a prophet. In plain terms, the Arabic version of "Ishmael," used both as a biblical/Quranic figure and a common modern first name.
How do you use “Ismail” in a sentence?
Here is “Ismail” used in a sentence: “Muslims honour Ismail as a prophet who helped his father Ibrahim build the Kaaba.”
What part of speech is “Ismail”?
“Ismail” is a name.
Where does the word “Ismail” come from?
The word “Ismail” comes from Arabic. From Arabic ʔismāʕīl; the same name as the English "Ishmael.".
Is “Ismail” a common word?
“Ismail” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Ismail” have?
“Ismail” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the Arabic form of the biblical name Ishmael, Abraham's eldest son, regarded in Islamic tradition as an ancestor of the Arab peoples and a prophet.
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