What does Belal mean?
Belal means “Satisfies thirst, also it is the name of the prophets muezzin (one who calls the islamic call for prayer)”. It is a boy name of Afghan origin, listed under the Islamic faith in our collection.
In Urdu the meaning is given as پیاس بجھاتی ہے، یہ بھی نبی کے مؤذن کا نام ہے (نماز کی دعوت دینے والا).
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Afghan – see more Afghan names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Faith: Islamic
- Popularity: ranked #3579 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Belal has 5 letters and 2 syllables, made of 2 vowels and 3 consonants (4 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Belal with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
5Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): B=2 + E=5 + L=12 + A=1 + L=12 = 32. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 3 + 2 = 5. Result: 5.
Favorite colour
BlueThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Belal has lucky number 5, so the colour is Blue.
Star sign
TaurusOnly the first letter counts (B). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Belal
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Belal. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Belal
Partner names that match Belal by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Belal + Sayah = Belah · Belal + Sapidah = Beldah · Belal + Morsal = Belsal · Belal + Shiwa = Belwa
Sibling names for Belal
Names that sit well next to Belal: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Belal
If Belal is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Belal (satisfies, thirst).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Belal mean?
Belal means “Satisfies thirst, also it is the name of the prophets muezzin (one who calls the islamic call for prayer)” and is of Afghan origin.
What is the origin of Belal?
In our collection Belal is listed as a name of Afghan origin, associated with the Islamic faith.
Is Belal a boy or a girl name?
Belal is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Belal?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Belal is 5, with the star sign Taurus. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Belal?
Belal has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Belal?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Belal include Be, Bel, Bela, Lal, Bely, Belie.
Which names have a similar meaning to Belal?
Names with a related meaning include Billal, Akanito, Jenterious, Eliat, Murziyah, Murzi.