📖 About Jibreel
Jibreel is the Arabic form of Gabriel, meaning "God is my strength." In Islam, Jibreel is the archangel who delivered the Quran to Prophet Muhammad, making him the most sacred divine messenger. The name is widely used across the Muslim world — from the Middle East and North Africa to sub-Saharan Africa — and carries deep religious reverence and spiritual significance.
📍 Details
- OriginHebrew
- Gender♂ Male
- MeaningVariant of Gabriel. God is my strength
🔀 Variants & Related Names
⭐ Famous People
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- Jibreel (archangel) — The archangel Gabriel in Islamic tradition, regarded as the transmitter of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad and one of the most exalted angels in Islamic theology.
- Ali Jibril — Kuwaiti-American Islamic preacher and motivational speaker known for his lectures on Islamic spirituality and personal development.