Jibril
Jibril is a Muslim boy name meaning “The Angel Gabriel”.
| Meaning | The Angel Gabriel |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew via Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | جبريل |
| Pronunciation | jib-REEL |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Jibril
Jibril is the standard Arabic form of Gabriel, the archangel through whom the Quran was revealed. The name is usually traced to Hebrew Gavriʾel, 'God is my strength'. Its regional forms are many: Cebrail in Turkish, Jibrail in Urdu, Jibrin in Hausa, and Jibriil in Somali.
Is Jibril a Muslim name?
Yes. Jibril is an Islamic name, the name of the angel of revelation, who is named in the Quran.
Is Jibril in the Quran?
Jibril is named in the Quran: 'Whoever is an enemy to Allah, His angels, His messengers, Gabriel and Michael...' (Quran 2:98).
Where is the name Jibril used?
Used across the Muslim world, especially in West Africa, Somalia and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Jibril
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Spellings and variants of Jibril
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jibril mean?
Jibril means 'The Angel Gabriel'. It comes from Hebrew via Arabic.
Is Jibril a Muslim name?
Yes. Jibril is an Islamic name, the name of the angel of revelation, who is named in the Quran.
How do you write Jibril in Arabic?
Jibril is written جبريل in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Jibril?
Jibril is pronounced jib-REEL.
Is Jibril mentioned in the Quran?
Jibril is named in the Quran: 'Whoever is an enemy to Allah, His angels, His messengers, Gabriel and Michael...' (Quran 2:98).