Boy name
Jibril name meaning
“God is my strength”
Jibril is a masculine name meaning God is my strength. It comes from Arabic Jibrīl, the Arabic form of Gabriel, whose roots lie in the Hebrew name Gavriʾel. In Islamic tradition, Jibril is also the name of the angel who conveys revelation.
What does Jibril mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Jibril
From Arabic Jibrīl, the Arabic form of Gabriel, ultimately from Hebrew Gavriʾel. In Islamic tradition, Jibril is the angel who conveys revelation.
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Jibril in Islam and the Quran
Jibril appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 97.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Jibril
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dʒibril/ |
| Arabic script | جبريل |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦶꦧꦿꦶꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮤᮘ᮪ᮛᮤᮜ᮪ |
Is Jibril a boy’s name?
Yes, Jibril is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Jibril is rare in our data sample.
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
FAQ about the name Jibril
What is the meaning of Jibril?
Jibril means God is my strength. From Arabic Jibrīl, the Arabic form of Gabriel, ultimately from Hebrew Gavriʾel. In Islamic tradition, Jibril is the angel who conveys revelation.
Is Jibril a boy’s name?
Yes, Jibril is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Jibril?
Jibril is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
Is the name Jibril in the Quran?
Jibril appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 97.
How many syllables does Jibril have?
Jibril has 2 syllables (Jib-ril) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Jibril?
Jibril is rare in our data sample.
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