Jibreen
Jibreen is a Muslim boy name meaning “The Angel Gabriel”.
| Meaning | The Angel Gabriel |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic variant of Jibril; Hausa form |
| Arabic spelling | جبرين |
| Pronunciation | jib-REEN |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Jibreen
Jibreen (Jibrīn) is an old variant of Jibrīl, recorded by Arab grammarians among the several ways the angel's name was pronounced. In northern Nigeria the form Jibrin is very common among Hausa and Fulani Muslims. It is also a family name in Saudi Arabia, as in the scholar ʿAbdullāh ibn Jibrīn.
Is Jibreen a Muslim name?
Yes. Jibreen is a Muslim name, a variant of Jibril, the name of the Angel Gabriel.
Is Jibreen in the Quran?
The standard form Jibril appears in the Quran: 'Say: whoever is an enemy to Gabriel, it is he who has brought it down upon your heart by permission of Allah' (Quran 2:97).
Where is the name Jibreen used?
Most common in northern Nigeria and Niger as Jibrin; also a surname in Saudi Arabia.
Gifts with the name Jibreen
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jibreen mean?
Jibreen means 'The Angel Gabriel'. It comes from Arabic variant of Jibril; Hausa form.
Is Jibreen a Muslim name?
Yes. Jibreen is a Muslim name, a variant of Jibril, the name of the Angel Gabriel.
How do you write Jibreen in Arabic?
Jibreen is written جبرين in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Jibreen?
Jibreen is pronounced jib-REEN.
Is Jibreen mentioned in the Quran?
The standard form Jibril appears in the Quran: 'Say: whoever is an enemy to Gabriel, it is he who has brought it down upon your heart by permission of Allah' (Quran 2:97).