given name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a fa ...
and a surname of Arabic/African origin. Notable people with the name include:
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Mononym
* Bilal ibn Rabah al-Habashi (c. 580 – c. 640), companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad
* Bilal ibn al-Harith (? – died c. 682), one of the sahaba, companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad
* Cheb Bilal (born 1966) full name Bilal Mouffok, Algerian raï singer
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Bilal (American singer)
Bilal Sayeed Oliver (born August 23, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is an independent artist, noted for his wide vocal range, work across multiple genres, and intense live performances.
Starting out at a majo ...
(born 1979), American R&B/jazz singer
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Bilal (Lebanese singer)
Bilal (born 1983) is a Lebanese singer of Nawari descent, who is notable for singing not only in Arabic, but mainly in Domari, his native language.
Background
Ban Bella El Hantir, also known as Bilal, the Arab Gipsy Prince, comes from the ...
(born 1983), Lebanese gypsy singer
* Bilal Mansoor Ali (born 1988), Kenyan-Bahraini distance runner
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Bilal Abdullah
Bilal Talal Samad Abdullah ( ar, بلال عبد الله, ; born 17 September 1980) was one of two terrorists behind the 2007 UK terrorist incidents. He is currently serving a life sentence with a minimum of 32 years.
Biography
A resident of ...
, British doctor of Iraqi descent behind the 2007 Glasgow International Airport attack
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Bilal Akgül
Bilal Akgül (born 13 October 1982 in Adana) is a Turkish professional road cyclist and mountain biker riding for team Brisaspor. He is the first ever Turkish Olympian cyclist participating at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
He became 2005 Turkish mou ...
(born 1982), Turkish Olympian mountain biker
* Bilal Asad (born 1978), Pakistani cricketer
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Bilal Aziz Özer
Bilal Aziz Özer (born 1 July 1985) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Turkish club Kemerspor 2003.
Born in Lebanon, Özer is of Turkish descent and holds German citizenship. He started his senior career in Germany, b ...
, Lebanese-Turkish footballer
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Bilal Baig
Bilal Baig is a Canadian writer and actor, most noted for their play ''Acha Bacha'' and television series '' Sort Of''.Bilal Çubukçu (born 1987), Turkish footballer
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Bilal Duckett
Kevin Bilal Duckett (born January 9, 1989) is an American soccer player.
Career
College and amateur
Duckett played youth soccer in Georgia and played for McIntosh High School where he captained the squad to a state title in his senior seaso ...
(born 1989), American football (soccer) player
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Bilal Fawaz
Bilal Kelvin Fawaz (born 3 April 1988) is a UK-based professional boxer of mixed Lebanese and Benin origin. He came to England when he was 14 years old. He was crowned the Amateur Boxing Association of England light middleweight champion. He has ...
(born c. 1988), UK-based Nigerian born boxer of Lebanese/Benin descent
* Bilal Gülden (born 1993), Turkish footballer
* Bilal Haider (born 1973), Pakistani cricketer
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Bilal Hajji
Bilal Hajji, sometimes also known as The Chef (at times Bilal "The Chef" or Bilal "The Chef" Hajji) is a Moroccan- Swedish songwriter and record producer. Based in Sweden, of Moroccan origin, he has worked with many worldwide artists and celebrit ...
, lyricist, songwriter and record producer based in Sweden
* Bilal Hassani (born 1999), French pop singer and YouTuber
* Bilal Hussein, photojournalist
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Bilal Khan (singer)
Bilal Khan ( ur, , born Bilal Ahmed Khan, 4 October 1986) is a Pakistani musician, actor, and YouTuber. He released his debut album ''Umeed'' in 2009. Singles released included "Bachana", "Tou Kia Hua", "Larho Mujhey", "Kabhi Gham Na Aey", an ...
(born 1986), Pakistani pop singer and songwriter
* Bilal Khan (actor) (1978–2010), Pakistani television actor and model
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Bilal Khazal
Bilal Saadallah Khazal (also Belal Khazal) is a convicted Lebanese Australian criminal currently serving an Australian custodial sentence of fourteen years, with a non-parole period of nine years, for producing a book whilst knowing it was conne ...
, Lebanese Australian suspected member of Al-Qaeda
* Bilal Kısa (born 1983), Turkish footballer
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Bilal Lashari
Bilal Lashari is a Pakistani filmmaker, cinematographer, screenwriter and occasional actor. He made his directorial debut with ''Waar'' (2013), which at the time of release became Pakistan's List of highest-grossing Pakistani films, highest-gros ...
(born 1984), Pakistani film director and cinematographer
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Bilal Macit
Muhamet Bilal Macit (born September 11, 1984) is a Turkish politician. He was elected to Parliament in the 2011 general election as a Justice and Development Party (AK Party) deputy.
Early life
Macit was born on September 11, 1984, in Istanbul ...
(born 1984), Turkish politician
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Bilal Maqsood
Bilal Maqsood (Urdu: بلال مقصود) is a Pakistani guitarist, composer, and a founding member of Strings. He has also directed a number of music videos. For Bilal and his band Strings, success came in 1992 after the launch of the song ''S ...
(born 1971), Pakistani pop artist and member of the Pakistani pop band
Strings
String or strings may refer to:
*String (structure), a long flexible structure made from threads twisted together, which is used to tie, bind, or hang other objects
Arts, entertainment, and media Films
* ''Strings'' (1991 film), a Canadian anim ...
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Bilal Mohammed
Bilal Mohammed ( ar, بلال محمد; born on June 2, 1986) is a Qatari football (soccer), footballer who plays as a Defender (football), defender.
He is a member of Qatar national football team since 2003. He scored the goal that won Qatar th ...
(born 1986), Qatari football player
* Bilal Yusuf Mohammed (born 1983), French football player
* Bilal Moumen, (born 1990), Algerian football player
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Bilal Saad Mubarak
Bilal Saad Mubarak ( ar, بلال سعد مُبارك) (18 December 1972 – 27 October 2018) was a Qatari shot putter. His best finishes include eleventh place at the 1995 World Championships in Athletics, 1995 World Championships and tenth pl ...
(born 1972), Qatari shot putter
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Bilal Najdi
Bilal Mahmoud Najdi ( ar, بلال محمود نجدي; born 26 November 1993) is a Lebanese Association football, footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Nejmeh SC, Nejmeh.
Club career
A youth product of Salam Sour SC, Salam Sour, Naj ...
(born 1993), Lebanese football player
* Bilal Najjarine (born 1981), Lebanese football player
* Bilal Najjarin (rugby league), Australian rugby league player
* Bilal Nazki (born 1947), Indian chief justice, Chairman of the Human Rights Commission of Bihar, India
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Bilal Nichols
Bilal Nichols (born September 14, 1996) is an American football defensive tackle for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Bears in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He played college football at ...
(born 1996), American football player
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Bilal Orfali
Bilal Orfali is a Lebanese scholar of Arabic language and literature. He currently serves as Sheikh Zayed Chair of Arabic and Islamic Studies at the American University of Beirut. He is considered an expert on Arabic prose and poetry, especially d ...
, Lebanese scholar of Arabic language and literature
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Bilal Ould-Chikh
Bilal Ould-Chikh (born 28 July 1997) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a winger for Eredivisie club Volendam.
Club career
Born in Roosendaal, Netherlands, Ould-Chikh joined the youth system at Willem II in 2011, before moving to ...
(born 1997), Dutch football player
* Bilal Philips (born 1947), speaker and author on Islam
* Bilal Powell (born 1988), American football running back
* Bilal Rafiq (born 1985), Pakistani footballer
* Bilal Rifaat (born 1957), Egyptian fencer
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Bilal Saeed
Bilal Saeed ( born 12 December 1988) is a Pakistani singer-songwriter, music producer and composer. He is best known for his singles "12 Saal" , "Adhi Adhi raat " and 'Teri khair mangdi" . The latter was also used in the Bollywood film Baar Ba ...
(born 1988), Pakistani singer and songwriter
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Bilal Salaam
Bilal Salaam is an American independent, experimental composer.
Musical career
A graduate of Rutgers University, Bilal Salaam's sound was described by Soul Culture magazine as "a left of centre, soulful Kid A".
Washington D.C.'s City Pape ...
, American singer and composer
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Bilal Shafayat
Bilal Mustapha Shafayat (born 10 July 1984) is an English former first-class cricketer. He played as a middle-order batsman, bowler and wicket-keeper. Shafayat was a former captain of the England under-19 side.
He was educated at the Nottingh ...
(born 1984), English cricketer
* Bilal Sidibé (born 1978), Mauritanian football player
* Bilal Skaf (born 1981), Australian convicted gang rapist
* Bilal Wahib (born 1999), Dutch actor, singer and rapper
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Bilal Xhaferri
Bilal Xhaferri (1935 – 1986) was an Albanian writer and political dissident against the Albanian communist regime. He is seen as the representative poet of the Albanian Chameria.
Biography
Bilal Xhaferri was born on 10 May or 2 November 193 ...
(1935–1986) Albanian poet, novelist, political dissident
Asmar Bilal
Asmar Bilal (born April 12, 1997) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent.
Early years
Bilal played high school football at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis. During his senior year, he earned 6A All-State honors, helped his ...
(born 1997), American football player
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Badr Bilal
Badr Bilal (born 4 November 1962) is a Qatar
Qatar (, ; ar, قطر, Qaṭar ; local vernacular pronunciation: ), officially the State of Qatar,) is a country in Western Asia. It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast o ...
(born 1962), Qatari football player
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Charles Bilal Charles Bilal was mayor of Kountze, Texas, USA. He is notable for being the first Muslim in America to be elected as an American Muslim to a US municipality.Bruce Taylor Seeman"MUSLIM SCHOOL GETS HELP FROM TEXAS TOWN'S MAYOR \ THE NATION'S FIRST MU ...
, American administrator, mayor of Kountze, Texas
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Enki Bilal
Enki Bilal (born Enes Bilal; born 7 October 1951) is a French comic book creator, comics artist and film director.
Biography Early life
Bilal was born in Belgrade, PR Serbia, Yugoslavia, to a Czech mother, Ana, who came to Belgrade as child from ...
(born 1951), French comic book creator, comics artist and film director
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Malika Bilal
Malika Bilal ( ar, مليكة بلال}) is a broadcast journalist currently working for Al Jazeera English.
Bilal is the host of the Al Jazeera Podcast ''The Take''. Previously she was co-host and digital producer of ''The Stream'', based at ...
, broadcast journalist
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Mohamed Gharib Bilal
Mohamed Gharib Bilal (born 6 February 1945) is a Tanzanian politician who was Chief Minister of Zanzibar from 1995 to 2000. He was Vice President of Tanzania from 2010 to 2015. He is a nuclear scientist by profession and also served as Permanent ...
(born 1945), nuclear scientist, Chief Minister of Zanzibar
* Muhammad Ibrahim Bilal, member of a terrorist group dubbed the
Portland Seven The Portland Seven was a group of United States, American Islam, Muslims from the Portland, Oregon area arrested in October 2002 as part of an FBI operation attempting to close down a terrorism, terrorist cell. The seven were attempting to join al Q ...
* Muhsen Bilal (born 1944), Syrian surgeon, ambassador and politician
* Muslim Belal (born 1982), British actor, screenwriter and spoken word performance poet
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Wafaa Bilal
Dr. Wafaa Bilal ( ar, وفاء بلال ; born June 10, 1966) is an Iraqi American artist, a former professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and currently an art professor at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. He ...