Boy name
Jaelani name meaning
“from the region of Gilan”
Jaelani is a masculine name meaning from the region of Gilan. It is an Indonesian adaptation of Arabic al-Jīlānī, a geographical epithet referring to Gilan in Iran. The name is known through Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, and Djaelani is a related spelling variant of the name.
What does Jaelani mean?
From the region of Gilan
In Indonesian: berasal dari wilayah Gilan
Origin and cultural usage of Jaelani
Jaelani is an Indonesian adaptation of Arabic al-Jīlānī, a geographical epithet referring to Gilan in Iran. It is widely known through the name of Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Jaelani in Islam and the Quran
Jaelani does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Jaelani
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jaelani, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Jaelani Miftahudin Rahmatullah
Meaning of each word
- Jaelani: from the region of Gilan
- Miftahudin: key of the faith
- Rahmatullah: mercy from Allah
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Meaning of each word
- Jaelani: from the region of Gilan
- Kabir: great, mighty
- Abdur: servant of; part of a compound name
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Jaelani Nuriman
Meaning of each word
- Jaelani: from the region of Gilan
- Nuriman: light of faith
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Meaning of each word
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
- Jaelani: from the region of Gilan
- Asyik: lover; deeply captivated
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Jaelani Mustapa
Meaning of each word
- Jaelani: from the region of Gilan
- Mustapa: specially chosen
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Meaning of each word
- Jaelani: from the region of Gilan
- Mudaffar: one granted victory
- Syafiie: associated with an intercessor
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How to pronounce Jaelani
| Syllables | 4 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dʒaəlani/ |
| Arabic script | جيلاني |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦲꦺꦭꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮈᮜᮔᮤ |
Is Jaelani a boy’s name?
Yes, Jaelani is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jaelani ranks #713 among boy names in our data sample (28 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Jaelani
Famous people named Jaelani
- Jaelani Arey · b. 1989
- Jaelani
- Jaelani · b. 1976
- Jaelani · b. 1983
- Moh Jaelani · b. 1967
FAQ about the name Jaelani
What is the meaning of Jaelani?
Jaelani means from the region of Gilan. Jaelani is an Indonesian adaptation of Arabic al-Jīlānī, a geographical epithet referring to Gilan in Iran. It is widely known through the name of Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani.
Is Jaelani a boy’s name?
Yes, Jaelani is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jaelani?
Jaelani is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Jaelani in the Quran?
Jaelani does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Jaelani have?
Jaelani has 4 syllables (Ja-e-la-ni) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Jaelani?
Jaelani ranks #713 among boy names in our data sample (28 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Jaelani?
Other spellings: Djaelani.
What full names go well with Jaelani?
Some ideas: Jaelani Miftahudin Rahmatullah; Jaelani Kabir Abdur; Jaelani Nuriman.
Famous people named Jaelani?
Notable people named Jaelani include Jaelani Arey, Jaelani, Jaelani.
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