The nameJibril
Jibril is the Arabic form of Gabriel. It has been liked in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Jibril comes from the Hebrew Gavri'el, "God is my strength".
Origin
Hebrew, through Arabic. In the Quran, the angel Jibril brings the revelation to the Prophet Muhammad.
History
Jibril appeared in France in the early 1980s and peaked in the early 2010s.
Popularity of the name Jibril
Jibril in France
Jibril was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,555 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Jibril. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Jibril in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 151 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jibril mean?
Jibril comes from the Hebrew Gavri'el, "God is my strength".
What is the origin of the name Jibril?
Hebrew, through Arabic. In the Quran, the angel Jibril brings the revelation to the Prophet Muhammad.
Is Jibril a girl's or a boy's name?
Jibril is a boy's name.