Abdul-Jaleel
Abdul-Jaleel is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Majestic”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Majestic |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الجليل |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-ja-LEEL |
| Arabic root | ج ل ل (j-l-l) — to be great, majestic |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Jaleel
Abdul-Jaleel (ʿAbd al-Jalīl) means servant of al-Jalīl, the Majestic, a name found in the classical lists of God's ninety-nine names. The root j-l-l gives words for grandeur and awe, such as jalāl (majesty). The name is long established in North Africa, where it is often spelled Abdeljalil, and in South Asia as Abdul Jalil.
Is Abdul-Jaleel a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Jaleel is an Islamic name honouring God as al-Jalīl, the Majestic.
Is Abdul-Jaleel in the Quran?
Al-Jalīl is not itself in the Quran, but its root gives the phrase 'and there will remain the Face of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honour' (Quran 55:27).
Where is the name Abdul-Jaleel used?
Common in Morocco and Algeria as Abdeljalil and in South Asia as Abdul Jalil.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Jaleel mean?
Abdul-Jaleel means 'Servant of the Majestic'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Jaleel a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Jaleel is an Islamic name honouring God as al-Jalīl, the Majestic.
How do you write Abdul-Jaleel in Arabic?
Abdul-Jaleel is written عبد الجليل in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Jaleel?
Abdul-Jaleel is pronounced ab-dul-ja-LEEL.
Is Abdul-Jaleel mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Jalīl is not itself in the Quran, but its root gives the phrase 'and there will remain the Face of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honour' (Quran 55:27).