The baby name Djibril is a Boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced jee-BREEL.
The baby name Djibril is a boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced jee-BREEL.
Djibril is Arabic, French, Hebrew in Origin.
Djibril is a Francophone spelling of Arabic Jibrīl, the Qur’anic name of Gabriel. Its deeper source is Hebrew Gavri’el, attested in the Book of Daniel, a Northwest Semitic theophoric compound: gever or gabr-, man, warrior, or strength, joined to ʾEl, God. The literal sense is usually interpreted as God is my strength or man of God.
In Islamic usage Jibrīl is the angel who brings revelation to Muhammad, giving the name strong currency in Muslim communities. Djibril reflects French transcription and is especially familiar in Francophone West Africa, alongside Jibril and Jibreel in English-language settings. Gabriel, Gavriel, and Gabriele represent related Jewish and Christian forms. In the United States, SSA records show Djibril as a rare male name, first tracked in the 1990s and most visible in the 2010s.
| Djibril Diop Mambéty Djibril Diop Mambéty was a Senegalese filmmaker and actor, best known for his groundbreaking films that explored post-colonial African society. His most famous works include 'Touki Bouki' and 'Hyenas', which are celebrated for their innovative storytelling and vivid imagery. Born in 1945, Mambéty's contributions to cinema continue to influence filmmakers around the world. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BF | 0 | #10 | 1 | 188 | |
| DJ | 0 | #16 | 2 | 322 | |
| BF | Boys | 0 | #25 | 2 | 439 |
| DJ | Boys | 0 | #33 | 4 | 657 |
| CM | 0 | #55 | 2 | 2,592 | |
| AO | 0 | #74 | 4 | 2,729 | |
| KW | 0 | #120 | 2 | 5,216 | |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #136 | 401 | 2,865 |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #136 | 2 | 1,769 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| Belgium | Boys | 2023 | #175 | 21 | 415 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2021 | #181 | 3 | 1,578 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #221 | 22 | 5,568 |
| GH | 0 | #246 | 3 | 5,396 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #255 | 2 | 7,111 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #272 | 2 | 6,912 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| Canada | Boys | 2022 | #305 | 6 | 2,557 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #311 | 285 | 12,054 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #330 | 2 | 9,639 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #335 | 11 | 8,138 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #356 | 12 | 7,951 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| EG | 0 | #411 | 2 | 6,387 | |
| LY | 0 | #426 | 111 | 12,703 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #430 | 16 | 10,523 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #508 | 3 | 10,188 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #523 | 18 | 11,671 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #523 | 4 | 12,621 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #559 | 3 | 10,655 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #739 | 5 | 18,093 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #743 | 190 | 5,610 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #758 | 12 | 18,755 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #783 | 3 | 12,213 |
| TN | 0 | #814 | 16 | 13,765 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #868 | 19 | 15,035 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #882 | 11 | 7,044 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #931 | 21 | 16,906 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #939 | 14 | 5,697 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #941 | 11 | 5,873 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,030 | 147 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MA | 0 | #1,035 | 94 | 20,986 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,082 | 11 | 22,615 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,130 | 344 | 10,046 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,158 | 21 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,199 | 13 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,566 | 49 | 28,008 |
Djibril is popular in 50 countries — most recent births per country:
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