جبرائيل

Jibrail

boyArabic

Jibrail is a Muslim boy name meaning “Name of the Angel Gabriel”.

MeaningName of the Angel Gabriel
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingجبرائيل
Pronunciationjib-rah-EEL
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Jibrail

Jibrail is a spelling of Jibrāʾīl, one of the Arabic forms of the archangel Gabriel's name, alongside Jibrīl. Gabriel brought the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The form is common in South Asia and Central Asia.

Is Jibrail a Muslim name?

Yes. Jibrail is a Muslim name, the name of the angel Jibril.

Is Jibrail in the Quran?

'Say: whoever is an enemy to Jibril, it is he who brought it down upon your heart by permission of Allah' (Quran 2:97).

Where is the name Jibrail used?

Used in South and Central Asia.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jibrail mean?

Jibrail means 'Name of the Angel Gabriel'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Jibrail a Muslim name?

Yes. Jibrail is a Muslim name, the name of the angel Jibril.

How do you write Jibrail in Arabic?

Jibrail is written جبرائيل in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Jibrail?

Jibrail is pronounced jib-rah-EEL.

Is Jibrail mentioned in the Quran?

'Say: whoever is an enemy to Jibril, it is he who brought it down upon your heart by permission of Allah' (Quran 2:97).

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