Boy name
Gibran name meaning
“restoration, compensation for loss”
Gibran is a masculine name from Arabic jubrān, meaning restoration or compensation for loss. Its source word relates to the root j-b-r and the idea of repairing or making good a loss. The spelling Gibran reflects a regional pronunciation of the Arabic letter jim, explaining the name’s written form.
What does Gibran mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Gibran
From Arabic jubrān, related to the root j-b-r and the idea of repairing or making good a loss. Gibran reflects a regional pronunciation of the letter jim.
Gibran in Islam and the Quran
Gibran 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.
Name combinations with Gibran
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Gibran, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Gibran Aprilianto Yuliantoro
Meaning of each word
- Gibran: restoration, compensation for loss
- Aprilianto: associated with April
- Yuliantoro: associated with July
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Meaning of each word
- Gibran: restoration, compensation for loss
- Harta: wealth, valuable possessions
- Andika: an authoritative command or decree
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Gibran Rakasiwi
Meaning of each word
- Gibran: restoration, compensation for loss
- Rakasiwi: elder sibling’s child
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Meaning of each word
- Madya: the middle, an intermediate level
- Gibran: restoration, compensation for loss
- Asta: eight
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Gibran Ariyanto
Meaning of each word
- Gibran: restoration, compensation for loss
- Ariyanto: noble, honorable
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Meaning of each word
- Gibran: restoration, compensation for loss
- Satrya: knight, warrior
- Madya: the middle, an intermediate level
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How to pronounce Gibran
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /gibran/ |
| Arabic script | جبران |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦶꦧꦿꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮤᮘ᮪ᮛᮔ᮪ |
Is Gibran a boy’s name?
Yes, Gibran is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Gibran ranks #2,461 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Gibran
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Gibran
- Gibran Rakabuming Raka · b. 1987
- Gibran Marten · b. 1987
- Gibran Muhammad · b. 1993
FAQ about the name Gibran
What is the meaning of Gibran?
Gibran means restoration, compensation for loss. From Arabic jubrān, related to the root j-b-r and the idea of repairing or making good a loss. Gibran reflects a regional pronunciation of the letter jim.
Is Gibran a boy’s name?
Yes, Gibran is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Gibran?
Gibran is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Gibran in the Quran?
Gibran does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Gibran have?
Gibran has 2 syllables (Gib-ran) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Gibran?
Gibran ranks #2,461 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Gibran?
Some ideas: Gibran Aprilianto Yuliantoro; Gibran Harta Andika; Gibran Rakasiwi.
Famous people named Gibran?
Notable people named Gibran include Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Gibran Marten, Gibran Muhammad.
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