Boy name
Bilal name meaning
“moisture, something that moistens”
Bilal is a masculine name from Arabic bilāl, meaning moisture or something that moistens. Its source word is associated with wetting or moistening. The name is also known through Bilal ibn Rabah, a Companion of the Prophet and an early Islamic muezzin, providing a historical association for the name.
What does Bilal mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Bilal
From Arabic bilāl, associated with moistening or wetting. The name is known through Bilal ibn Rabah, a Companion and an early Islamic muezzin.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Companions of the Prophet |
| Starts with | B |
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Bilal in Islam and the Quran
Bilal does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Bilal
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bilal/ |
| Arabic script | بلال |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦶꦭꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮤᮜᮜ᮪ |
Is Bilal a boy’s name?
Yes, Bilal is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Bilal ranks #4,924 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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Famous people named Bilal
- Bilal Faranov
- Bilal Noerdiansyah
FAQ about the name Bilal
What is the meaning of Bilal?
Bilal means moisture, something that moistens. From Arabic bilāl, associated with moistening or wetting. The name is known through Bilal ibn Rabah, a Companion and an early Islamic muezzin.
Is Bilal a boy’s name?
Yes, Bilal is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Bilal?
Bilal is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Bilal in the Quran?
Bilal does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Bilal have?
Bilal has 2 syllables (Bi-lal) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Bilal?
Bilal ranks #4,924 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Bilal?
Notable people named Bilal include Bilal Faranov, Bilal Noerdiansyah.
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