Bilan

girlSomali

Bilan is a Muslim girl name meaning “Beauty, beautiful”.

MeaningBeauty, beautiful
GenderGirl
OriginSomali
Pronunciationbee-LAHN
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Bilan

Bilan comes from Somali bilan, 'beauty' or 'beautiful'. It is written Bilaan in Somali orthography and is a well-loved native Somali name for girls. It has no Arabic root but sits comfortably alongside Arabic names in Somali Muslim families.

Is Bilan a Muslim name?

Yes. Bilan is a Somali girl's name meaning beautiful, used by Muslim families. It is Somali rather than Arabic.

Where is the name Bilan used?

Popular among Somalis in the Horn of Africa and the diaspora.

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Spellings and variants of Bilan

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bilan mean?

Bilan means 'Beauty, beautiful'. It comes from Somali.

Is Bilan a Muslim name?

Yes. Bilan is a Somali girl's name meaning beautiful, used by Muslim families. It is Somali rather than Arabic.

How do you pronounce Bilan?

Bilan is pronounced bee-LAHN.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.