Jibril
جبريل
The Islamic and Arabic form of Gabriel: from Hebrew meaning "God is my strength". This is the name of one of the most important angels in Islamic tradition.
Meaning and origin
The Quranic form of the biblical Gabriel, Jibril appears throughout Islamic sacred texts as the archangel who revealed the Qur'an to Muhammad.
How to pronounce Jibril
| Arabic | jib-REEL /dʒɪˈbriːl/ |
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