What does Ismail mean?
The Arabic form of the prophet Ishmael (Isma'il), of Hebrew origin (Yishma'el, 'God will hear' or 'God hears'). The Arabic form does not derive from a native Arabic root; Ismail is the son of Ibrahim in Islamic tradition. Also spelled Ismael, Ismaeel.
What does Imran mean?
A Quranic name: the family of Imran (Al Imran) titles the third surah, and Imran is the father of Maryam (corresponding to Amram, father of Moses and Aaron, in the Bible). Linked to the root '-m-r (ع-م-ر, 'to prosper, to thrive, to be populous'), often glossed 'prosperity, long life'.