Bilali

Bilali Meaning & Origin

About Bilali
The surname Bilali is of Arabic origin and is derived from the personal name Bilal, which means "moisture" or "freshness" in Arabic. It is a common surname among Muslims, particularly those of Arab or African descent. The name Bilal holds historical significance as it was the name of a freed slave who became one of the most trusted companions of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Today, the surname Bilali is found in various parts of the world, reflecting the diverse diaspora of Muslim communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bilali is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bilali: 121
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 138,304
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bilali based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Bilali is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B04040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH0 L AA1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/bilali*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B440

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bilali in Braille

Here's how to represent Bilali in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bilali in braille

How to sign the name Bilali using Sign Language

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

The name Bilali in sign language

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