The name derives from the Arabic word Ḥabashī (“Abyssinian”), through its Persian form. Such slaves, frequently employed by the chiefs of Muslim India, especially in the Deccan, were believed to have great physical prowess and ability and a lack of personal ties, which promoted loyalty.
The name Bilal is a Muslim baby name. In Muslim the meaning of the name Bilal is: First Muezzin (Caller to prayer). Companion of Prophet Muhammad.
