2007-11-23 12:18:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
I like it. I like any foreign name.
2007-11-23 12:21:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I'm not a fan. I prefer the name Ishmael, but I wouldn't use that name because I'm not Muslim- however, if you're fine with that and really like the name, I think you should go for it.
I also think that Ismael sounds like 'Is Male', which sounds a bit... odd. But, like I said, it all comes down to whether you like it (and perhaps the pronunciation of the name).
2007-11-23 21:06:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wouldn't name my child that.
Based solely on Ismael being the 'other' son. Not the son that G-d made His covenant with.
2007-11-23 21:06:57 · answer #3 · answered by Sumie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would stand out for sure. It is really up to the child's parents what the child will be named. There is a strong Biblical connection to the Muslim faith through the original holder of this name, so it is up to you.
There will be many who will like it, and others that don't, but it is not our opinion that counts, it is yours.
2007-11-23 21:05:17 · answer #4 · answered by Sue F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the spanish version of Ishmael and means
God listens.
I am not a fan of this name but it's not a bad name and it is better then many other names out there
2007-11-23 21:23:27 · answer #5 · answered by That_ blue_ eyed_ Irish_ lass 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't care for it at all. It's the name of Abraham's "other" son from the Bible, the one who became father of the muslims. I guess if you're muslim it's ok. Other than that it has very negative associations (cursed by God, "bad" brother, etc)
2007-11-23 20:28:51 · answer #6 · answered by Wintergirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's ok, I know a few Hispanic men named that
2007-11-23 20:35:19 · answer #7 · answered by serialmom12 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great, if you're Hispanic and the baby is male.
2007-11-23 20:26:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's OK--just be sure to buy him a copy of Moby Dick.
2007-11-23 20:23:45 · answer #9 · answered by Ace Librarian 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't like it at all
2007-11-23 20:21:20 · answer #10 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋