Ismaila
إسماعيلا
/ iss-mah-EE-lah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇬🇲 Gambia
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Devout
Meaning & Etymology
God hears
God hears
Etymology
The name ‘Ismaila’ is derived from the Arabic name ‘Ismail’ (إسماعيل), which means ‘God hears’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Senegambian > Fula-Serer
Cultural context
In Gambia, the name ‘Ismaila’ is commonly used among the Fula people and reflects the influence of Islam in the region. It signifies a connection to the Islamic faith and heritage.
Symbolism
The name ‘Ismaila’ symbolises devotion and the belief in a deity who listens and responds to prayers.
Religious reference
The name is derived from the Arabic name 'Ismail' (إسماعيل), which is the Arabic form of Ishmael, a figure in the Quran and Islamic tradition.
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