Gibril
Meaning of Gibril
Gibril is a male name with Arabic origin. It is pronounced as jee-BREEL (/dʒiːˈbriːl/) in English. Gibril is a variation of the name Gabriel, which has biblical origins and means "God is my strength." The name Gabriel holds significant associations across various cultures and religions. In Christianity, Gabriel is known as one of the archangels who brought messages from God to humans, including the annunciation to the Virgin Mary about the birth of Jesus Christ. In Islam, Gibril is seen as the angel who revealed the Quran to Prophet Muhammad. The name Gibril has been given to a small number of newborns in the United States over recent years, ranking around 8,000-12,000 in popularity.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as jee-BREEL (/dʒiːˈbriːl/)
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Notable People Named Gibril
| Gibril Faal OBE is a British-Gambian business and development executive, appointed OBE for services to international development, and a visiting professor at the London School of Economics, known for his leadership in global migration and development initiatives. |
| Gibril Fouad Haddad is a Lebanese-born Islamic scholar, hadith expert, and author known for his influential work and criticism of Wahhabism and Salafism. |
| Gibril Donald Wilson is a former NFL safety who played for the New York Giants and attended the University of Tennessee. |
