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Jibran
Pronounced jib-RAHN /dʒɪbˈrɑn/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Gibran/Jibran — from Arabic, 'one who repairs, restores, or sets right; a consoler'Medium
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History & Origin
Jibran is a spelling of Gibran — from Arabic, 'one who repairs, restores, or sets right; a consoler' (from the root j-b-r, shared with 'algebra'). The Lebanese-American poet Kahlil Gibran, author of The Prophet, made it famous. A crisp, lyrical name (said 'jib-RAHN'; nickname Jib).
In the U.S. it appears in Arab and South Asian Muslim families. Rare, one-who-repairs at the root, and lyrical.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Jibran mean?
Jibran is the Arabic Gibran — 'one who repairs, restores; a consoler'.
How do you pronounce Jibran?
It's said jib-RAHN /dʒɪbˈrɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Jibran a boy or girl name?
Jibran is a boy's name.
How popular is Jibran?
Jibran is a rare name in the U.S.