ژاله

Jaleh

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Jaleh is a Muslim girl name meaning “Dew, dewdrop”.

MeaningDew, dewdrop
GenderGirl
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingژاله
Pronunciationzhaa-LEH
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Jaleh

Jaleh is a Western spelling of the Persian Zhāleh, meaning dew or a dewdrop (and in some dialects, hail). It is a gentle, nature-inspired name that has been popular in Iran since the twentieth century; the poet Zhaleh Esfahani is a well-known bearer. The first sound is a soft 'zh', as in 'measure'.

Is Jaleh a Muslim name?

Yes. Jaleh is a Persian name used by Muslim families in Iran and Afghanistan. It is not Arabic, but it is a common name in Muslim Persian-speaking communities.

Where is the name Jaleh used?

Mainly used in Iran and among Iranians abroad.

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Spellings and variants of Jaleh

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jaleh mean?

Jaleh means 'Dew, dewdrop'. It comes from Persian.

Is Jaleh a Muslim name?

Yes. Jaleh is a Persian name used by Muslim families in Iran and Afghanistan. It is not Arabic, but it is a common name in Muslim Persian-speaking communities.

How do you write Jaleh in Arabic?

Jaleh is written ژاله in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Jaleh?

Jaleh is pronounced zhaa-LEH.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.