Jalal
Jalal is a Muslim boy name meaning “Majesty, glory, grandeur”.
| Meaning | Majesty, glory, grandeur |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | جلال |
| Pronunciation | ja-LAAL |
| Arabic root | ج ل ل (j-l-l) — to be great, majestic |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Jalal
Jalāl means majesty or grandeur, a quality Muslims associate first of all with God. It became famous through the title Jalāl al-Dīn, 'majesty of the faith', carried by the poet-mystic Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī and the scholar Jalāl al-Dīn al-Suyūṭī. Today it is used as a stand-alone name from Morocco to Pakistan.
Is Jalal a Muslim name?
Yes. Jalal is a Muslim name of Arabic origin with a strong religious association with God's majesty.
Is Jalal 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 Jalal used?
Used across the Muslim world; Celal is the Turkish form.
Gifts with the name Jalal
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Jalal
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jalal mean?
Jalal means 'Majesty, glory, grandeur'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Jalal a Muslim name?
Yes. Jalal is a Muslim name of Arabic origin with a strong religious association with God's majesty.
How do you write Jalal in Arabic?
Jalal is written جلال in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Jalal?
Jalal is pronounced ja-LAAL.
Is Jalal 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).