- Meaning
- God is my strength
- Arabic
- جبريل
- Say it
- jib-REEL
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- In the Quran
- Named in the Quran, Surah Al-Baqarah (2:97)
About the meaning
The name of the angel who brought the revelation, the Arabic form of Gabriel. It is used as a boy's name in West Africa and elsewhere.
Other spellings
Jibreel, Jibrin, Cebrail, Gabriel
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Questions about Jibril
What does Jibril mean?
Jibril means: God is my strength. The name of the angel who brought the revelation, the Arabic form of Gabriel. It is used as a boy's name in West Africa and elsewhere.
Is Jibril in the Quran?
Yes. Jibril is named in the Quran, in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:97).
Is Jibril a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Jibril is a boy’s name.
How do you write Jibril in Arabic?
In Arabic script, Jibril is written جبريل.