Ishmeal

Ishmeal Meaning & Origin

About Ishmeal
The name "Ishmael" is of Hebrew origin and has several possible meanings. It is commonly believed to mean "God hears" or "God will hear." In the Bible, Ishmael is the son of Abraham and Hagar, and he is considered the ancestor of the Arab people. The name carries a sense of divine attention and responsiveness, reflecting the belief that God listens to prayers and petitions.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ishmeal are male.

Ishmeal Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AXML
🗽 NYSIIS
IASNA
🔊 Soundex
I20504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 SH M IY0 L
🌐 IPA
/ishmeal*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AXML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I254

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ishmeal in Braille

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

The name Ishmeal in braille

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

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

The name Ishmeal in sign language

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