Djibril Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJEE-bril / /dʒɪˈbril/Arabic; African
Meaning
Arabic: 'to be great'; African: 'the one who brings good news'
Historical & Cultural Background
Djibril is derived from the Arabic name Jibril, which refers to the archangel Gabriel in Islamic tradition, known for delivering messages from God. In various African cultures, the name symbolizes a bearer of good news and is often associated with positive attributes and leadership.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Jibril
- Gabriel
International Variants
- Gabriel (Spanish)
- Gavriel (Hebrew)
- Gabriele (Italian)
Famous people named Djibril
Djibril Cissé — French footballer.
Djibril Diop Mambéty — Senegalese filmmaker.
Fictional characters named Djibril
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Djibril was first seen in the United States in 1994. Djibril has ranked as high as #1346 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Djibril has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Djibril (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 11 |