Boy name
Jalal name meaning
“majesty, glory”
Jalal is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning majesty or glory. It comes from the Arabic word jalāl, which carries both meanings. Djalal is a spelling variant of the name, linking the two written forms to the same Arabic source.
What does Jalal mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Jalal
An older Indonesian spelling of Jalal, from Arabic jalāl, meaning majesty or glory.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Jalal in Islam and the Quran
Jalal does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الجلال) does, for example in QS Ar-Rahman [55]: 27.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Jalal
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jalal, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jalal: majesty, glory
- Muzamil: one who wraps himself in cloth
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
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Meaning of each word
- Jalal: majesty, glory
- Afdhal: better, most excellent
- Rizqullah: sustenance bestowed by God
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Jalal Fairus
Meaning of each word
- Jalal: majesty, glory
- Fairus: turquoise gemstone
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Meaning of each word
- Fuadi: my heart, the inner heart
- Jalal: majesty, glory
- Dhofir: one who achieves victory
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Jalal Mubarak
Meaning of each word
- Jalal: majesty, glory
- Mubarak: endowed with blessings
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Jalal Mokhamad Abdurohman
Meaning of each word
- Jalal: majesty, glory
- Mokhamad: much praised
- Abdurohman: servant of the Most Merciful
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How to pronounce Jalal
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dʒalal/ |
| Arabic script | جلال |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦭꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮜᮜ᮪ |
Is Jalal a boy’s name?
Yes, Jalal is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jalal ranks #2,243 among boy names in our data sample (8 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 Jalal
- Jamal♂Beauty, loveliness of appearance
- Jalil♂Majestic, exalted
- Jabal♂Mountain or large hill
- Jaya♂Victorious, attaining triumph
- Jafar♂Watercourse, small stream
- Jamil♂Beautiful, handsome
- Jaka♂An unmarried young man
- Jaenal♂Adornment, beauty
- Jabar♂Exceedingly powerful, mighty
- Jaja♂Victory, triumph
- Jainal♂Adornment, beauty
- Jalu♂Man
Names with related meanings
- Agus♂Great, venerable
- Ali♂Exalted, high in rank
- Bambang♂A young nobleman or warrior
- Agung♂Great, exalted, majestic
- Adi♂Excellent, foremost, noble
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Maulana♂Our lord, our protector
- Effendi♂Sir, a respectful designation
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Mulyadi♂Noble and excellent
- Syarif♂Honourable, noble, distinguished
- Karim♂Generous, noble, honourable
Famous people named Jalal
- Andi Jalal Bachtiar · b. 1942
- Jalal Abdul Nasir · b. 1971
- Moch Jalal · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Jalal
What is the meaning of Jalal?
Jalal means majesty, glory. An older Indonesian spelling of Jalal, from Arabic jalāl, meaning majesty or glory.
Is Jalal a boy’s name?
Yes, Jalal is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jalal?
Jalal is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Jalal in the Quran?
Jalal does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الجلال) does, for example in QS Ar-Rahman [55]: 27.
How many syllables does Jalal have?
Jalal has 2 syllables (Ja-lal) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Jalal?
Jalal ranks #2,243 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Jalal?
Other spellings: Djalal.
What full names go well with Jalal?
Some ideas: Jalal Muzamil Shofa; Jalal Afdhal Rizqullah; Jalal Fairus.
Famous people named Jalal?
Notable people named Jalal include Andi Jalal Bachtiar, Jalal Abdul Nasir, Moch Jalal.
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