Ish

Ish Meaning & Origin

About Ish
The name "Ish" is of Hebrew origin and is a shortened form of the name "Ishmael." It means "God hears" or "God will hear." It carries the idea of being heard or answered by God, suggesting a connection to divine intervention or favor. The name "Ish" can also be seen as a standalone name, representing strength, independence, and individuality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ish are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AX
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 SH
🌐 IPA
/ɪʃ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ish in Braille

Here's how to represent Ish in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ish in braille

How to Spell the Name Ish in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ish using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ish in sign language

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