جليل
Celil
Celil is a Muslim boy name meaning “Great, majestic, exalted”.
| Meaning | Great, majestic, exalted |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Jalil |
| Arabic spelling | جليل |
| Pronunciation | jeh-LEEL |
| Arabic root | ج ل ل (j-l-l) — to be great, majestic |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Celil
Celil is the Turkish form of Jalīl, majestic or exalted. Turkish writes the 'j' sound with c, as in Cemal and Cemile. Al-Jalīl is one of the names of God, and the compound ʿAbd al-Jalīl is also used.
Is Celil a Muslim name?
Yes. Celil is a Muslim boy's name, the Turkish spelling of Jalil.
Where is the name Celil used?
Used in Turkey and among Turkish communities abroad.
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Spellings and variants of Celil
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More boy names like Celil
Aarif — Knowing, one who has deep knowledgeAasif — Name of Solomon's ministerAbdul-Baqi — Servant of the EverlastingAbdul-Hakeem — Servant of the All-WiseAbdul-Majeed — Servant of the All-GloriousAdham — Black, dark; a black horseAgha — Lord, master, chiefAkif — Devoted; one who stays in worshipAkin — Wave, rush, raid (Turkish); brave man (Yoruba)Akram — Most generous, most nobleAlan — Uncertain; often said 'little rock' or 'handsome' (Celtic)Alp — Hero, brave warriorAlparslan — Heroic lionArda — Usually explained as successor, followerArif — Knowing, wise, learnedAsil — Noble, genuine, of pure originAta — Gift, bestowalAtif — Kind, affectionate, compassionate
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Celil mean?
Celil means 'Great, majestic, exalted'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Jalil.
Is Celil a Muslim name?
Yes. Celil is a Muslim boy's name, the Turkish spelling of Jalil.
How do you write Celil in Arabic?
Celil is written جليل in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Celil?
Celil is pronounced jeh-LEEL.