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 Zakariya mean?
The Arabic form of the prophet Zechariah (Zakariyya), the father of Yahya (John). Of Hebrew origin (Zekharyah, 'God has remembered'). The Arabic form carries no native root meaning. Also spelled Zakariyya, Zakaria.