Boy name
Esabil name meaning
“Companions of the cave”
Esabil means “companions of the cave” and is associated with the Arabic expression Aṣḥāb al-Kahf. It is used as a boy’s name in Türkiye, alongside related forms such as Eshabil and Ashabil. Its central narrative association is the story of the companions who found refuge together in a cave.
What does Esabil mean?
Companions of the cave
In Turkish: Mağara arkadaşları
Esabil recalls the companions of the cave and the Quranic account of awakening after a prolonged sleep. Used in Türkiye, it is related to Eshabil and Ashabil, forms associated with the same narrative. Its meaning refers to the group of companions rather than to the individual name of one figure in the story.
Origin of the name Esabil
Esabil is linked to Arabic Aṣḥāb al-Kahf, 'companions of the cave'. A scholarly symposium paper tentatively explains it as a reshaping of the opening Aṣḥāb al- portion; name sources also record the related forms Eshabil and Ashabil.
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How to pronounce Esabil
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /esabil/ |
Is Esabil a boy’s name?
Yes, Esabil is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Esabil does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Esabil
Names with related meanings
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Nurettin♂Light of the faith or religion
- İslam♂Submission to God
- Baver♂Belief, faith, trust
- Resul♂Messenger
- Cihat♂Striving, struggle
- Necmettin♂Star of the faith
- Hanifi♂Associated with hanif belief and religious uprightness
- Fahrettin♂The pride or glory of the faith
- Muhittin♂Reviver of the faith
- Bahattin♂Beauty and splendor of the faith
FAQ about the name Esabil
What is the meaning of Esabil?
Esabil means “Companions of the cave”. Esabil is linked to Arabic Aṣḥāb al-Kahf, 'companions of the cave'. A scholarly symposium paper tentatively explains it as a reshaping of the opening Aṣḥāb al- portion; name sources also record the related forms Eshabil and Ashabil.
Is Esabil a boy’s name?
Yes, Esabil is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Esabil in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Esabil nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Esabil?
Esabil is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Esabil have?
Esabil has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Esabil?
Esabil does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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