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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: God will hear

You heard right, Yishmael is a great name for your boy. With roots in Hebrew, this name is derived from “Yishmâ’ê’l” and means “God will hear.” Several characters in the Bible have this name with variations, including Ishmael, a name which also appears at the beginning of the novel Moby Dick. Give your loved ones something to talk about with this unique name.