جِبْرِيل
jibrīl
Gabriel is translated into Arabic as جِبْرِيل (jibrīl). Wiktionary also lists جِبْرَائِيل (jibrāʔīl).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| جِبْرِيل | jibrīl |
| جِبْرَائِيل | jibrāʔīl |
The name is a male given name. The name جِبْرِيل literally means 'God is my strength' or 'God is my protector.'
How do you pronounce it?
jibrīl
Did you know?
- The root of the name relates to the Arabic word جَبَرَ, which means to repair a broken bone or to compel, linking the name to the idea of divine restoration.
- The name جِبْرِيل is rarely used as a first name for human children in many Muslim cultures because of the immense sanctity associated with the archangel.
- Because the name is tied to an Archangel, it is often used in Arabic poetry to describe someone who brings news or inspiration.
Examples in context
- هذا هو جِبْرِيل.hadha huwa jibrīl.This is Gabriel.
- هل جِبْرِيل طَالِبٌ جَدِيدٌ؟hal jibrīl ṭālibun jadīd?Is Gabriel a new student?
- أنا أُحِبُّ جِبْرِيل.ana uḥibbu jibrīl.I like Gabriel.
Example conversation
Nour is introducing her friend to Ziad.
- نور Nourأهلاً زياد، هذا صديقي جِبْرِيل.Ahlan Ziyad, hadha sadiqi Jibril.Hello Ziad, this is my friend Gabriel.
- زياد Ziadأهلاً بك يا جِبْرِيل.Ahlan bika ya Jibril.Welcome, Gabriel.
- نور Nourجِبْرِيل يعمل مهندساً.Jibril ya'mal muhandisan.Gabriel works as an engineer.
- زياد Ziadسررت بلقائك يا جِبْرِيل.Surirtu bi-liqa'ika ya Jibril.Nice to meet you, Gabriel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gabriel” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
