Ismael

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The Spanish form of Ishmael. In the Bible, the eldest son of Abraham and his wife's handmaiden, Hagar. He's later referred to as the patriarch of the Arabs. Another famous bearer is the narrator in the 1851 novel, "Moby-Dick," by Herman Melville. He refers to himself as "Ishmael" in the first line of the book.

Popularity: Ranked #362 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Male
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Alternative Spellings: Esmail +; Ishmael +; Ishmeil +; Ismail +; + Add an Alternative
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Famous Ismaels: Ishmael Reed (poet/novelist); + Add a Famous Ismael
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