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Ismail
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1
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."
2
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."