What origin is the name Jabal?

Jabal comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Jabal a popular name?

Jabal is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Jabal?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Jabal — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Jabal

Q: Is Jabal a rare name?

Yes. Jabal does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jabal

Jabal

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Jabal is a hebrew boy's name meaning "This Hebrew name means 'which glides away'. It appears in the Bible as the name of a son of Lamech.".

Parents who choose Jabal pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "This Hebrew name means 'which glides away'. It appears in the Bible as the name of a son of Lamech.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.