Daleel
Daleel is a Muslim boy name meaning “Guide, proof, evidence”.
| Meaning | Guide, proof, evidence |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | دليل |
| Pronunciation | da-LEEL |
| Arabic root | د ل ل (d-l-l) — to guide, to point to |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Daleel
Daleel (dalīl) is the ordinary Arabic word for a guide and for a proof or piece of evidence. In Islamic scholarship, dalīl is the textual evidence from the Quran or Sunnah behind a ruling, so the word has a strong learned flavour. As a boy's name it expresses the hope that the child will guide others to what is right.
Is Daleel a Muslim name?
Yes. Daleel is an Arabic name with a clearly positive meaning, guide or proof, and it is used by Muslim families in the Arab world and South Asia.
Is Daleel in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran: 'Then We made the sun a guide (dalīl) to it' (Quran 25:45).
Where is the name Daleel used?
Used occasionally in the Arab world and among Muslims in Pakistan and India.
Gifts with the name Daleel
- Daleel name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Daleel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Daleel mean?
Daleel means 'Guide, proof, evidence'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Daleel a Muslim name?
Yes. Daleel is an Arabic name with a clearly positive meaning, guide or proof, and it is used by Muslim families in the Arab world and South Asia.
How do you write Daleel in Arabic?
Daleel is written دليل in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Daleel?
Daleel is pronounced da-LEEL.
Is Daleel mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran: 'Then We made the sun a guide (dalīl) to it' (Quran 25:45).