Arabic

Bilal

Pronounced bih-LAHLShare

Meaning: Moisture; refreshment

  • Boy
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

Bilal is an Arabic name connected with moisture or refreshment. Its meaning offers a gentler image than its strong consonants might suggest.

Nicknames

  • Bil

Spellings & variants

  • Belal
  • Bilaal

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Bilal comes from Arabic.

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