Bilal

Bilal Meaning & Origin

About Bilal
The name Bilal is of Arabic origin and has several meanings. It is commonly interpreted as "water" or "refreshing" due to its association with the Arabic word "bilāl" which means "water container" or "one who draws water." Additionally, Bilal holds historical significance as the name of Bilal ibn Rabah, an Ethiopian companion of the Prophet Muhammad who was known for his beautiful voice and became the first muezzin (caller to prayer) in Islam. The name Bilal is often given to boys in Muslim communities as a symbol of purity, strength, and devotion.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Bilal are male.

Bilal Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 9.21% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0404
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AY1 L AA2 L
🌐 IPA
/bilal*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B440

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bilal in Braille

Here's how to represent Bilal in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Bilal in braille

How to Spell the Name Bilal in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Bilal using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bilal in sign language

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