Hilali
Hilali is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Of the crescent moon; of Banu Hilal”.
| Meaning | Of the crescent moon; of Banu Hilal |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | هلالي |
| Pronunciation | hee-LAH-lee |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Morocco, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Hilali
Hilali is a nisba, an Arabic adjective showing relation, made from Hilāl, the new crescent moon. It may describe something shaped like a crescent, or someone from the Banū Hilāl, the Arabian tribe whose move into North Africa gave rise to the epic Sīrat Banī Hilāl. Most often it appears as a family name. One example is the scholar Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali, who helped produce a widely read English translation of the Quran.
Is Hilali a Muslim name?
Hilali is an Arabic name connected with Hilal, the crescent moon, and is used more often as a surname than as a first name.
How popular is Hilali?
It is mainly a family name in Egypt, North Africa and Arabia and only now and then a first name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hilali mean?
Hilali means 'Of the crescent moon; of Banu Hilal'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Hilali a Muslim name?
Hilali is an Arabic name connected with Hilal, the crescent moon, and is used more often as a surname than as a first name.
How do you pronounce Hilali?
Hilali is pronounced hee-LAH-lee.
Is Hilali a boy or girl name?
Hilali is usually a boy name.