Gibril
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gibril
The name 'Gibril' means "God is my strength" or "hero of God," derived from the Hebrew root 'G-B-R' (גבר) meaning "strong man" or "mighty." It is the Arabic form of the angel Gabriel, used primarily in Islamic cultures and among Arabic-speaking Christians and Jews, with notable historical context as the angel who revealed the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad in Islamic tradition.
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Etymology
The name 'Gibril' means "God is my strength" or "hero of God," derived from the Hebrew root 'G-B-R' (גבר) meaning "strong man" or "mighty." It is the Arabic form of the angel Gabriel, used primarily in Islamic cultures and among Arabic-speaking Christians and Jews, with notable historical context as the angel who revealed the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad in Islamic tradition.
Gibril currently ranks #11,243 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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