Bilal
Meaning of Bilal
The name Bilal is of Arabic origin, pronounced as bee-LAHL (/biːˈlɑl/). It holds significant historical and cultural associations, most notably linked to Bilal ibn Rabah, one of the earliest converts to Islam and a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad. Renowned for his deep, melodious voice, Bilal ibn Rabah was chosen by the Prophet Muhammad to be the first muezzin, calling the faithful to prayer. The name symbolizes faithfulness, dedication, and spiritual devotion. In contemporary usage, Bilal remains a popular choice among Muslim families worldwide. Although it is not among the most common names in the United States, its steady presence over decades reflects its enduring appeal. Variations of this name include Belal.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as bee-LAHL (/biːˈlɑl/)
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Notable People Named Bilal
| Bilal Sayeed Oliver is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his wide vocal range, work across multiple genres, and intense live performances. |
| Bilal ibn Rabah, a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, was the first mu'azzin in history and is known for his powerful voice calling people to prayer. |
| Bilal Abbas Khan is a popular Pakistani actor known for his diverse roles and multiple Lux Style Awards. |
| Bilal Hassani is a French singer-songwriter and YouTuber who represented France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 with the song "Roi", finishing in 16th place. |
| Bilal Musa and Susan Ibrahim - Bilal Musa Muhammad and Susan Ibrahim Tawfiq were Jordanian serial killers responsible for robbing and murdering twelve people from 1994 to 1998, with Musa being convicted, sentenced to death, and executed in 2000, and Ibrahim dying in prison a year later. |
| Bilal Hussein is an Iraqi photojournalist who was detained by U.S. forces in 2006 on suspicion of aiding insurgents in Iraq, but was released without charge in 2008 and later won an International Press Freedom Award. |
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| Bilal Abdul Kareem is an American journalist and war correspondent known for his coverage of the Syrian Civil War and his claims of surviving multiple drone assassination attempts. |
| Bilal Boutobba is a French professional footballer known for his role as a right winger for Ligue 1 club Clermont. |
| Bilal Khan is a Pakistani-born cricketer known for representing the Oman national cricket team as a left-arm fast bowler in the ICC Men's T20 World Cups. |
| Bilal Khan is a Pakistani musician, actor, and YouTuber known for his debut album "Umeed" and singles like "Bachana" and "Tou Kia Hua". |
| Bilal Saeed is a renowned Pakistani singer-songwriter, music producer, and composer, known for hit singles like "12 Saal", "Adhi Adhi Raat", and "Teri Khair Mangdi", the latter of which was featured in the Bollywood film Baar Baar Dekho. |
| Bilal is a Lebanese singer of Nawari descent, known for singing primarily in Domari, his native language. |
| Bilal Nichols is an American football defensive tackle currently playing for the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL, after being drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2018 and having played college football for the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens. |
| Bilal Zafar is a British comedian known for winning the New Act of The Year Award in 2016 and being nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards in the same year, as well as for his contributions to The Independent and The Guardian. |
