Jabal (name)

Jabal (Arabic: جبل) is an Arabic word meaning "mountain" or "hill". It is commonly used as a masculine given name in various Arabic-speaking cultures and Muslim communities worldwide.

As a personal name, "Jabal" often carries connotations of strength, steadfastness, and resilience, qualities associated with mountains themselves. Its usage as a name can be found throughout history and continues into contemporary times.

Beyond its literal meaning and use as a name, "jabal" also frequently appears in geographic names, identifying specific mountains and mountain ranges. The word is also used metaphorically in Arabic literature and discourse to represent someone or something powerful or unyielding.