Bilal
Bilal is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Moisture, refreshing water”.
| Meaning | Moisture, refreshing water |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | بلال |
| Pronunciation | bih-LAAL |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide, Pakistan, Nigeria, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Bilal
Bilal, Bilāl in Arabic, grows from the root b-l-l, which means to moisten or wet. For that reason it is usually explained as moisture or cool, refreshing water. Its enormous popularity comes from Bilāl ibn Rabāḥ, the Abyssinian Companion who was tortured for his faith yet held firm. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ later chose him to give the adhan, making him the first muʾadhdhin in Islam.
Is Bilal a Muslim name?
Bilal ranks among the most cherished Muslim names, honouring Bilal ibn Rabah, Islam's first muezzin and a close Companion of the Prophet ﷺ.
How popular is Bilal?
Found across the whole Muslim world, from West and North Africa to Pakistan and Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Bilal
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Bilal
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bilal mean?
Bilal means 'Moisture, refreshing water'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Bilal a Muslim name?
Bilal ranks among the most cherished Muslim names, honouring Bilal ibn Rabah, Islam's first muezzin and a close Companion of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you pronounce Bilal?
Bilal is pronounced bih-LAAL.
Is Bilal a boy or girl name?
Bilal is usually a boy name.