Bilal

بلالIn Arabic

Meaning: Name of the Prophet's first muezzin, chosen for his melodious voice
About the name: Bilal ibn Rabah was born into slavery in Mecca and was tortured for refusing to give up Islam; Abu Bakr secured his freedom. The Prophet appointed him the first muezzin for his deep, melodious voice.
For: A boy
Origin: Arabic
Other spellings: Belal, Bilel, Bilâl

Islamic naming guidance

Draft: not yet reviewed by a scholar. This is not a fatwa.

Name of a companion of the Prophet

Bilal ibn Rabah, a close companion who had been enslaved and became the first muezzin.

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