Muslim boy name
Bilal: name meaning
بلال
“Moisture, refreshment”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
Bilal ibn Rabah, the first muezzin of Islam.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Bilal mean?
Bilal (بلال) means "Moisture, refreshment". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Bilal a Muslim name?
Yes. Bilal is used by Muslims around the world. Bilal ibn Rabah, the first muezzin of Islam.
Is Bilal mentioned in the Qur'an?
Bilal is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.