Dželila
Dželila is a Muslim girl name meaning “Great, exalted, honourable”.
| Meaning | Great, exalted, honourable |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Bosnian form of Arabic Jalīla |
| Arabic spelling | جليلة |
| Pronunciation | jeh-LEE-lah |
| Arabic root | ج ل ل (j-l-l) — to be great, majestic |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Dželila
Dželila is the Bosnian form of Arabic Jalīla, the feminine of jalīl, 'great, exalted'. Bosnian writes the j sound as dž. Al-Jalīl, the Majestic, is one of Allah's Beautiful Names, and the root also gives jalāl, majesty. The name is a traditional Bosniak choice.
Is Dželila a Muslim name?
Yes. Dželila is a Bosniak Muslim name, the local form of Jalila, meaning exalted.
Is Dželila in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'And there will remain the Face of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honour' (Quran 55:27).
Where is the name Dželila used?
Traditional among Bosniaks; Jalila is used in the Arab world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dželila mean?
Dželila means 'Great, exalted, honourable'. It comes from Bosnian form of Arabic Jalīla.
Is Dželila a Muslim name?
Yes. Dželila is a Bosniak Muslim name, the local form of Jalila, meaning exalted.
How do you write Dželila in Arabic?
Dželila is written جليلة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Dželila?
Dželila is pronounced jeh-LEE-lah.
Is Dželila mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'And there will remain the Face of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honour' (Quran 55:27).