What does Bilal mean?
Bilal means “Arabic Bilal means moisture or refreshment; Bilal ibn Rabah was the first muezzin in Islam.”. It is a boy name of Arabic origin, listed under the Islamic faith in our collection.
In Urdu the meaning is given as تری، تازگی؛ حضرت بلال بن رباحؓ اسلام کے پہلے مؤذن تھے۔.
Translated forms of the name: بلال.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Arabic – see more Arabic names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Faith: Islamic
- Popularity: ranked #3812 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Bilal 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 Bilal with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
9Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): B=2 + I=9 + L=12 + A=1 + L=12 = 36. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 3 + 6 = 9. Result: 9.
Favorite colour
WhiteThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Bilal has lucky number 9, so the colour is White.
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 Bilal
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Bilal. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Bilal
Partner names that match Bilal 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: Bilal + Aisha = Bilha · Bilal + Hafsa = Bilsa · Bilal + Amina = Bilna · Bilal + Zehra = Bilra
Sibling names for Bilal
Names that sit well next to Bilal: 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 Bilal
If Bilal 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 Bilal (arabic, bilal).
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 Bilal mean?
Bilal means “Arabic Bilal means moisture or refreshment; Bilal ibn Rabah was the first muezzin in Islam.” and is of Arabic origin.
What is the origin of Bilal?
In our collection Bilal is listed as a name of Arabic origin, associated with the Islamic faith.
Is Bilal a boy or a girl name?
Bilal is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Bilal?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Bilal is 9, with the star sign Taurus. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Bilal?
Bilal has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Bilal?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Bilal include Bi, Bil, Bila, Lal, Bily, Bilie.
Which names have a similar meaning to Bilal?
Names with a related meaning include Umar, Maryam, Zara, Ayan, Saima, Samira.