Ismay

Meaning of Ismay

The name Ismay is a beautiful and unique choice for a baby girl. It has origins in both French and Dutch, giving it an international flair. In French, Ismay is pronounced as eez-MAY (/izˈmeɪ/), while in Dutch it is pronounced as IS-may (/ɪsˈmeɪ/). The English pronunciation of Ismay is IZ-may (/ɪzˈmeɪ/). This name has historical associations, with records showing its usage in the early 20th century. Although not extremely popular during that time, Ismay still had a small presence in the United States. It ranked between 3500-5000 in terms of occurrence during the years 1920-1927. Choosing Ismay for your little one will give them a distinctive and elegant name with an intriguing international background.

Pronunciation

French

  • Pronunced as eez-MAY (/izˈmeɪ/)

Dutch

  • Pronunced as IS-may (/ɪsˈmeɪ/)

English

  • Pronunced as IZ-may (/ɪzˈmeɪ/)

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Notable People Named Ismay

Ismay Blakely Duvivier was an American dancer and nurse known for her collection of Harlem Renaissance and jazz memorabilia now held at the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University.
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