At a Glance: Name: Bilal – Meaning: traditionally glossed 'moisture, freshness'; best known via Bilal ibn Rabah, an early companion of Muhammad – Origin: Arabic – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: bee-LAHL
Bilal is an Arabic boy's name meaning “traditionally glossed 'moisture, freshness'; best known via Bilal ibn Rabah, an early companion of Muhammad”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Bilal
Meaning: Traditionally glossed 'moisture, freshness'; best known via Bilal ibn Rabah, an early companion of Muhammad.
Origin: Arabic.
A common claim: Bilal means 'moisture, freshness' Actually: This is a traditional/folk gloss rather than a firmly established etymology; the name's prominence mainly comes from Bilal ibn Rabah, and linguists aren't fully certain of the root meaning.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Bilal
Phonetic: bee-LAHL IPA: /bɪˈlɑːl/
Popularity of Bilal
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1964–2024.
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