Name Meaning & Origin
"A branch of Shi'ism, which follows a living Imam descended from Muhammad."
Ismailism, known historically and among practitioners as Batiniyya, is a branch of Shia Islam. Like all Shia, the Ismailis emphasize a distinction between the exoteric (zahir) and esoteric (batin) dimension of Islam. However, unlike other Shia, the Ismailis are characterized by a unique emphasis on the esoteric that approaches antinomianism.
Ismailism, known historically and among practitioners as Batiniyya, is a branch of Shia Islam. Like all Shia, the Ismailis emphasize a distinction between the exoteric (zahir) and esoteric (batin) dimension of Islam. However, unlike other Shia, the Ismailis are characterized by a unique emphasis on the esoteric that approaches antinomianism.…
Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.
Root element "Ismaili" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A branch of Shi'ism, which follows a living Imam descended from Muhammad.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.
A name used globally.
The Life Path number for Ismaili is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 8.
Ismaili is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 50% male and 50% female.
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