Jaleelah
Jaleelah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Great, exalted, honoured”.
| Meaning | Great, exalted, honoured |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | جليلة |
| Pronunciation | ja-LEE-lah |
| Arabic root | ج ل ل (j-l-l) — to be great, majestic |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Jaleelah
Jaleelah is the feminine of Jalīl and means a woman who is great, honoured and dignified. The spelling with a double e and final h reflects the long ī and the tāʾ marbūṭa of the Arabic. It is the same name as Jalila, just transliterated differently.
Is Jaleelah a Muslim name?
Yes. Jaleelah is the feminine form of the Arabic name Jalil and is used by Muslim families.
Where is the name Jaleelah used?
Used in the Gulf and South Asia, and among English-speaking Muslims.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaleelah mean?
Jaleelah means 'Great, exalted, honoured'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Jaleelah a Muslim name?
Yes. Jaleelah is the feminine form of the Arabic name Jalil and is used by Muslim families.
How do you write Jaleelah in Arabic?
Jaleelah is written جليلة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Jaleelah?
Jaleelah is pronounced ja-LEE-lah.