Bilal
moisture, freshness
- Origin
- Arabic
- Religion
- Muslim
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- Morocco
- Pronunciation
- bih-LAAL
- Popularity
- stable
About the name Bilal
Bilal is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "moisture, freshness". It is most commonly used in Muslim families and is especially popular in Morocco.
Bilal ibn Rabah, an Abyssinian former slave, was chosen as the first muezzin of Islam — the voice that called the community to prayer. Because of that history the name carries a strong association with dignity and equality, and it is especially common among Black Muslim families in Africa, Europe and the United States as well as across Pakistan and Morocco.
Popularity trend: Bilal has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Bilal
- What does the name Bilal mean?
- Bilal means "moisture, freshness". It's a boy name of Arabic origin, most commonly used in Muslim families and popular in Morocco.
- Where does the name Bilal come from?
- Bilal originates from Arabic. On Babbloom it's classified in the Muslim naming tradition.
- Is Bilal a boy or girl name?
- Bilal is a boy name.