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The name "Bilal" has its linguistic and cultural roots in the Arabic language. It is a common name among Arabic-speaking populations and is widely used in Muslim communities around the world. The name does not have any specific linguistic peculiarities or derivations, as it maintains its original form across different regions. Cultural Background
Bilal (Arabic: بلال), pronounced [bɪlaːl], is both a given name and a surname of Arabic origin. It means 'full moon', 'water', 'victorious'. - turquoise
Jun 14, 2024 · Bilal is a masculine name with Arabic roots and means ‘moisture’ or ‘damp.’ Bilal holds significance in Islam as it is associated with Bilal ibn Rabah, an Abyssinian slave who went on to become the first African Muslim and also one of the Sahabahs or companions of Prophet Muhammad.
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How popular is Bilal? Bilal is an uncommon first name for men but a very popular last name for both adults and children (#22999 out of 150436, Top 15%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)
Popularity of Bilal by gender. Based on the last 50 years of data, Bilal is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 100% of people named Bilal being male. For the most recent data in 2023, there were 178 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name 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."
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Bilal is a rare baby name for boys. At the modest peak of its usage in 2002, 0.008% of baby boys were given the name Bilal. It ranked at #954 then. The baby name has since declined in popularity, and is now of very light use. Out of all boy names in its group, Bilal was nonetheless the most frequently used in 2018.