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Bilal

bih-LAL

bɪˈlɑːl

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Bilal

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Arabic
Meaning
Moisture, freshness.
Gender
male
Popularity
Bilal ibn Rabah was one of the first Muslims and the first mu'adhdhin (caller to prayer).

Common mispronunciations

BIL-ulBEE-lal

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