name
Bilan
BEE-lan
/ˈbiːlɑːn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
bilan
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Somali (Somalia)
- Meaning
- Diamond; crystal clear; one who shines with clarity and brilliance
- Gender
- female
- Also spelled
- Biilan, Bilan
Common mispronunciations
Saying BIL-an with a short first vowel; the /iː/ is long as in 'bean'
Pronunciation tips
Two syllables; stress the first; diamonds are rare in the Horn of Africa, making this name a powerful statement of the child's preciousness
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