Bilal Meaning in Arabic

Bilal (بِلَال) is an Islamic boy name. In Arabic, its meaning is "الماء، الترطيب". Discover its Arabic origin, pronunciation and full translations in 15 languages.

Bilal name meaning in Arabic

Written بِلَال in Arabic, the name Bilal is understood in Arabic as "الماء، الترطيب". Arabic is written right-to-left like Arabic, so the name keeps a very similar written form.

Across the Arabic-speaking Muslim community, Bilal is chosen as a boy's name for exactly this meaning — "Water, moisture; one who quenches thirst" in English.

NameBilal
Arabicبِلَال
Meaning in Arabicالماء، الترطيب
Meaning in EnglishWater, moisture; one who quenches thirst
GenderMuslim boy name

Bilal in other Muslim languages

The same name is used by Muslim families worldwide. Here is how the meaning of Bilal is expressed in other major languages.

EnglishWater, moisture; one who quenches thirst
Urduپانی، تری
Pashtoاوبه، لمدوالی
Dariآب، رطوبت
Farsiآب، تری
Hindiजल, नमी
Bengaliজল, আর্দ্রতা
Teluguనీరు, తేమ
Tamilநீர், ஈரம்
Punjabiਪਾਣੀ, ਨਮੀ
Sindhiپاڻي، نمي
Balochiآپ، تری
TurkishSu, ıslaklık
MalayAir, kelembapan

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of Bilal in Arabic?

In Arabic, Bilal (بِلَال) means "الماء، الترطيب".

Is Bilal an Islamic name?

Yes — Bilal is an authentic Islamic boy name of Arabic origin meaning "Water, moisture; one who quenches thirst".