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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Most individuals with the name Bilal are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 9.21% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Bilal in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
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.