The nameSmaïn
Smaïn is a boy's name, an Algerian and Kabyle form of Ismail.
- Boy's name
- Arabic and Berber
Meaning
Like Ishmael, it comes from Hebrew, "God hears".
Origin
Arabic and Berber, through Ismail.
History
Found in France since about 1950, Smaïn peaked in the early 1990s, then became rare.
Famous people named Smaïn
- Smaïn, French comedian and actor
Popularity of the name Smaïn
Smaïn in France
3395thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1992peak year (65 births)
1,145babies named Smaïn in France since 1900
Smaïn was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 420 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Smaïn. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 1992. Half of all babies named Smaïn in France were born before 1991.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Smaïn mean?
Like Ishmael, it comes from Hebrew, "God hears".
What is the origin of the name Smaïn?
Arabic and Berber, through Ismail.
Is Smaïn a girl's or a boy's name?
Smaïn is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Smaïn?
Smaïn, French comedian and actor.