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Name Origin

Ismail is an Arabic masculine given name meaning 'God has heard'. It is of significant importance in Islam as it is the name of a prophet, Ismail (Ishmael), who was the son of Abraham and Hagar.

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Famous People

Ismail Kadare (1936-)

Writer, Poet

  • Winner of the Prince of Asturias Award for Literature (2005)
  • Known for his novels exploring Albanian history and culture.