Boy name
Sabil name meaning
“way or path”
Sabil is a masculine name from Arabic meaning way or path. Its source word is sabīl, which expresses the idea of a path or way. The same word is also familiar through the phrase fī sabīl Allāh, meaning in God's cause, providing another context for the name's source.
What does Sabil mean?
Way or path
In Indonesian: jalan atau lintasan
Origin and cultural usage of Sabil
Sabil comes from Arabic sabīl, meaning a path or way. It is also familiar through fī sabīl Allāh, meaning in God's cause.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Sabil in Islam and the Quran
Sabil does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (سبيل) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 154.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Sabil
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sabil, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Sabil Islamy Rahmatullah
Meaning of each word
- Sabil: way or path
- Islamy: relating to Islam
- Rahmatullah: mercy from Allah
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Meaning of each word
- Sabil: way or path
- Faizin: those who succeed or win
- Aufa: more faithful, truer to promises
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Sabil Afifuddin
Meaning of each word
- Sabil: way or path
- Afifuddin: one who is chaste in religion
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Hidayatullah Sabil Nabil
Meaning of each word
- Hidayatullah: guidance from God
- Sabil: way or path
- Nabil: noble and honorable
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Sabil Muttaqin
Meaning of each word
- Sabil: way or path
- Muttaqin: those who are mindful of God
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Meaning of each word
- Sabil: way or path
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Nuzul: descent, arrival
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How to pronounce Sabil
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sabil/ |
| Arabic script | سبيل |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦧꦶꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮘᮤᮜ᮪ |
Is Sabil a boy’s name?
Yes, Sabil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Sabil ranks #2,307 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sabil
- Sabir♂Patient, persevering through hardship
- Sabiq♂One who precedes, a forerunner
- Said♂Happy, fortunate
- Salim♂Healthy, safe, free from defects
- Sani♂Exalted, splendid
- Sabar♂Patient, self-controlled
- Sabri♂Associated with patience
- Sahid♂Witness
- Samin♂Precious, valuable
- Sabam♂Patient, calm
- Safii♂Intercessor, mediator
- Sati♂♀Virtuous, faithful
Famous people named Sabil
- M. Sabil
- M. Sabil Rachman
- Sabil Akbar · b. 1990
- Sabil Rachman
- Sabil Rahman · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Sabil
What is the meaning of Sabil?
Sabil means way or path. Sabil comes from Arabic sabīl, meaning a path or way. It is also familiar through fī sabīl Allāh, meaning in God's cause.
Is Sabil a boy’s name?
Yes, Sabil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sabil?
Sabil is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Sabil in the Quran?
Sabil does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (سبيل) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 154.
How many syllables does Sabil have?
Sabil has 2 syllables (Sa-bil) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sabil?
Sabil ranks #2,307 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sabil?
Some ideas: Sabil Islamy Rahmatullah; Sabil Faizin Aufa; Sabil Afifuddin.
Famous people named Sabil?
Notable people named Sabil include M. Sabil, M. Sabil Rachman, Sabil Akbar.
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