Ismail in Arabic
The name Ismail is written إسماعيل in Arabic. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God hears; the Arabic form of Ishmael".
إسماعيل
- In Arabic
- إسماعيل
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- God hears; the Arabic form of Ishmael
- Other spellings
- Ismael, Ismaël
How to write Ismail in Arabic, letter by letter
- إ Alif with hamza below: short "i" at the start of a word
- س Sin: "s" as in "sun"
- م Mim: "m" as in "moon"
- ا Alif: long "a" as in "father"
- ع Ayn: a deep throat sound with no English equivalent
- ي Ya: "y", or a long "ee"
- ل Lam: "l" as in "love"
Ismail in Arabic calligraphy
Ismail (إسماعيل) in Thuluth, Nastaliq, Kufi, Naskh and display fonts, each downloadable as a transparent PNG.
Ismail in Arabic for a tattoo, necklace or gift
For a name necklace or tattoo, keep the spelling إسماعيل and make sure the letters stay joined and read from right to left. Thuluth and Diwani give an ornate look for larger pieces, while Kufi stays readable at small sizes.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write Ismail in Arabic?
Ismail is written إسماعيل, from right to left.
What does the name Ismail mean?
Ismail is of Hebrew origin and means "God hears; the Arabic form of Ishmael".