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 Rayyan mean?
From the triliteral root r-w-y (ر-و-ي, 'to be quenched with water, irrigated'), meaning 'luxuriant, well-watered, lush'. Ar-Rayyan is also the name of one of the gates of Paradise through which those who fasted are said to enter, which drives much of the name's popularity.