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Muslim Boy NameScholarly Verified
Origin: Arabic
بِلَال

Bilal

Transliteration: Bilāl • Pronounced: (Bi-laal)

Name Meaning

"Moisture, Refreshing, Water"

Regional Usage & Naming Heritage

Prominent Regional Familiarity:
South AsiaMiddle East / GulfSoutheast AsiaTürkiyeWestern Communities
Naming Tradition:

South Asian Muslim NamesArabic/Gulf Muslim NamesTurkish Muslim NamesSoutheast Asian Muslim NamesWestern Muslim Names

Associated Countries & Lineage:
IndiaPakistanBangladeshSaudi ArabiaUAEKuwaitQatarOmanBahrainIndonesiaMalaysiaTürkiyeUKUSACanadaAustralia

Islamic Significance & History

The noble name of Hazrat Bilal ibn Rabah (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), the chief Mu'azzin of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and steadfast lover of Rasoolullah.

Authenticated Scholarly Sources

Primary Quranic / Hadith Source: Hadith & Seerah

  • Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24
  • Sahih al-Bukhari

Bilal (بِلَال)

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