İsmayıl means “God hears”. It comes from Hebrew elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Uyghur.
- İsmayıl is a name of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does İsmayıl mean?
Literally: Hebrew Yishmaʿel
Literal meaning
İsmayıl is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic إِسْمَاعِيل. The meaning has not yet been confirmed from the source word's own entry, so it is held for review.[1]
İsmayıl in Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does İsmayıl mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئىسمايىل and Ismayil (ULY). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “God hears” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does İsmayıl mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written İsmayıl and Simeyil. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “God hears” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name İsmayıl come from?
Hebrew, compound. From Hebrew Yishmaʿel.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic إِسْمَاعِيل.[1]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce İsmayıl?
In IPA: [ismɑˈjɯɫ], as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Which languages use the name İsmayıl?
İsmayıl is used as a given name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Hebrew and Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
İsmayıl across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئىسمايىلArabic script | Boy | same as above: “God hears” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | İsmayılLatin SimeyilLatin | Boy | same as above: “God hears” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of İsmayıl
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Sibling names for İsmayıl
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with İsmayıl rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AniseGirl“young lady; new bride”same language (uyghur)
- DilmireGirl“heart warm as the sun”same language (uyghur)
- RehimeGirl“merciful woman”same language (uyghur, azerbaijani)
- GhanimBoy“victor”same language (uyghur)
- TesedduqBoy“to give alms; to offer”same language (uyghur)
- TalipBoy“seeker, student”same language (uyghur)
- MeqsudBoy“cherished in the heart, desired, intended, wished for”same language (uyghur)
- AbdirupBoy“servant of the Compassionate God”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about İsmayıl
What does the name İsmayıl mean?
İsmayıl means “God hears”. It comes from Hebrew elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Uyghur.
Is İsmayıl a girl's or a boy's name?
İsmayıl is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does İsmayıl come from?
İsmayıl is of Hebrew and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use İsmayıl?
İsmayıl is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is İsmayıl spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: İsmayıl (Latin), ئىسمايىل (Arabic script), Simeyil (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does İsmayıl have?
İsmayıl has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “İsmayıl”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93614747. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; IPA [ismɑˈjɯɫ]; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; etymology states: Borrowed from Arabic إِسْمَاعِيل (ʔismāʕīl) (+2 more)
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