Jabalah
Jabalah is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Firm as a mountain”.
| Meaning | Firm as a mountain |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | جبلة |
| Pronunciation | JAH-bah-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Jabalah
Jabalah shares its root with jabal, the Arabic word for a mountain, and so suggests a firm, steady character. It is an old name from early Arabia. Its most famous bearer was Jabala ibn al-Ayham, last king of the Ghassanids, who embraced Islam in the time of ʿUmar but later turned away from it. A port on the Mediterranean shore of Syria, Jableh, preserves the same word in its name.
Is Jabalah a Muslim name?
Muslims have used Jabalah since early times, valuing the mountain-like steadiness it suggests. It is an uncommon, classical choice today.
How popular is Jabalah?
This rare classical name survives mostly in the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula.
Gifts with the name Jabalah
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Jabalah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jabalah mean?
Jabalah means 'Firm as a mountain'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Jabalah a Muslim name?
Muslims have used Jabalah since early times, valuing the mountain-like steadiness it suggests. It is an uncommon, classical choice today.
How do you pronounce Jabalah?
Jabalah is pronounced JAH-bah-lah.
Is Jabalah a boy or girl name?
Jabalah is usually a boy name.