Bidal
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Bidal
The name 'Bidal' likely derives from the Arabic root "b-d-l" (بدل), meaning "substitute" or "exchange," and can be interpreted as "one who replaces" or "a replacement." It is used primarily in Arabic-speaking Muslim cultures, with no widely known historical or religious figures bearing the name, though it may appear in genealogical contexts.
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Etymology
The name 'Bidal' likely derives from the Arabic root "b-d-l" (بدل), meaning "substitute" or "exchange," and can be interpreted as "one who replaces" or "a replacement." It is used primarily in Arabic-speaking Muslim cultures, with no widely known historical or religious figures bearing the name, though it may appear in genealogical contexts.
Bidal currently ranks #3,856 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1953.
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