Boy name
Cebrail name meaning
“God is my strength”
Cebrail means “God is my strength.” It comes from Hebrew Gavri'el through Arabic Jibrīl, combining an element expressing strength with El, meaning God. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name is associated with the angel Gabriel, who is mentioned by name in the Quran and other scriptural traditions.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Cebrail mean?
God is my strength
In Turkish: Tanrı benim gücümdür
Cebrail is the name of the angel who conveys revelation to prophets in Islamic tradition. The Quran uses the form Jibrīl; Turkish Cebrail and Cibril refer to the same angel. Gabriel comes from the same Hebrew source and belongs to this name family across languages.
How popular is Cebrail?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 4provinces
Where is Cebrail in the top 30?
4 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Cebrail
Cebrail derives from Hebrew Gavri'el through Arabic Jabrāʾīl. The Hebrew name combines an element referring to strength with El, meaning God.
| Linguistic origin | Hebrew, Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Cebrail in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · جبريل · 2:97, 2:98, 66:4Cebrail appears in the Quran as جبريل, the proper name of an angel, in Surah al-Baqarah and Surah al-Tahrim. |
| Starts with | C · Ce |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Cebrail
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Cebrail Naci
Meaning of each name
- Cebrail: God is my strength
- Naci: one who escapes or is saved
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Zübeyir Cebrail
Meaning of each name
- Zübeyir: a small, solid stone
- Cebrail: God is my strength
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Cebrail Bedrettin
Meaning of each name
- Cebrail: God is my strength
- Bedrettin: the full moon of the faith
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Şahap Cebrail
Meaning of each name
- Şahap: bright flame; a meteor's light, shooting star
- Cebrail: God is my strength
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Cebrail Mevlüt
Meaning of each name
- Cebrail: God is my strength
- Mevlüt: one who is born; newborn child
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Enbiya Cebrail
Meaning of each name
- Enbiya: prophets
- Cebrail: God is my strength
How to pronounce Cebrail
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒebɾail/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | جبرائیل |
| Arabic | جبرائيل |
Is Cebrail a boy’s name?
Yes, Cebrail is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Cebrail appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- İsmail♂God has heard
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Samet♂Self-sufficient
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Nurullah♂God's light
- Beytullah♂The House of God
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Mikail♂Who is like God?
Famous people named Cebrail
- Cebrail Karayel · b. 1994
- Cebrail Serçek · b. 1991
- Cebrail Akyüz
- Cebrail İrtürk · b. 2005
- Cebrail Özcan · b. 1975
FAQ about the name Cebrail
What is the meaning of Cebrail?
Cebrail means “God is my strength”. Cebrail derives from Hebrew Gavri'el through Arabic Jabrāʾīl. The Hebrew name combines an element referring to strength with El, meaning God.
Is Cebrail a boy’s name?
Yes, Cebrail is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Cebrail in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Cebrail appears in the Quran as جبريل, the proper name of an angel, in Surah al-Baqarah and Surah al-Tahrim. (e.g.: 2:97, 2:98, 66:4)
What is the origin of the name Cebrail?
Cebrail is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Cebrail have?
Cebrail has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Cebrail?
Cebrail appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Cebrail?
Some ideas: Cebrail Naci; Zübeyir Cebrail; Cebrail Bedrettin.
Famous people named Cebrail?
Notable people named Cebrail include Cebrail Karayel, Cebrail Serçek, Cebrail Akyüz.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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