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Ismaila is a feminine first name that is considered a West African form of the name Ismail. Ismail itself is an Arabic variant of Ishmael, which has its origin in the Biblical Hebrew Yishma'el (יִשְׁמָעֵאל). The translation of the name is 'God has heard' or 'God may hear'.
What does the name Ismaila mean?
Ismaila is the feminine form of Ismail, the Arabic variant of the name Ishmael. The name originates from the Biblical Hebrew Yishma'el (יִשְׁמָעֵאל) and translates to 'God has heard' or 'God may hear'. The origins of the name lie in Biblical Hebrew and consist of the elements yi (יִ), meaning 'he', shama' (שָׁמַע), which stands for 'hear', and 'el (אֵל), meaning 'God' or 'the Mighty'. In the Old Testament, Ishmael is described as the first son of Abraham. According to tradition, Abraham was childless for a long time until God finally heard him and granted him a son. Ishmael is also traditionally regarded as the ancestor of the Arabs. There is also the form Ismaela, while male variants such as Ishmael, Isamael, Ismaele, Ismaili, Esmail, Ismaeel, Ismahel, Ismo, Esmaeel, Esmaeil, and Ismoil can be found.
Where does the name Ismaila come from?
The name Ismaila has its roots in Biblical Hebrew and means 'God has heard'. The word components consist of yi (יִ), meaning 'he', shama' (שָׁמַע), meaning 'hear', and 'el (אֵל), which means 'God, the Mighty'. The language is West African.
How do you pronounce Ismaila?
Ismaila is pronounced approximately as 'Is-mai-la'.
When is the name day of Ismaila?
The name day for Ismaila is celebrated on June 17.
Popularity
In Germany, Ismaila is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most popular female first names. In the last ten years, Ismaila has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it at 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 13,070th.
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Famous people
- Ismaila Manga (Senegalese artist)
- Ismaila Sane (Senegalese singer)
- Ismaila Sy (French basketball player)
- Jean-Ismaila Niang (football player from Senegal)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ismaila
What does the name Ismaila mean?
Ismaila is the feminine form of Ismail and means 'God has heard' or 'God may hear'.
Where does the name Ismaila come from?
The name Ismaila has its roots in Biblical Hebrew and is common in West African languages.
How popular is the name Ismaila?
The popularity of the name Ismaila varies, but it is increasingly found in certain regions and cultures, especially in West African countries.