Boy name
Jalil name meaning
“majestic, exalted”
Jalil is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning “majestic” or “exalted.” It comes from the Arabic word jalīl, carrying those meanings. Djalil is a spelling variant, while the related form al-Jalīl is traditionally counted among the divine names and contains the same Arabic word element.
What does Jalil mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Jalil
From Arabic jalīl 'majestic, exalted'. Al-Jalīl is traditionally counted among the divine names.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Asma ul-Husna (99 Names of God) |
| Starts with | J · Ja |
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Jalil in Islam and the Quran
Jalil 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 Jalil
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jalil, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Jalil Nor Fakhrurrazi
Meaning of each word
- Jalil: majestic, exalted
- Nor: light, radiance
- Fakhrurrazi: pride of al-Razi
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Meaning of each word
- Jalil: majestic, exalted
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
- Hasanul: the good or beautiful
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Jalil Zikri
Meaning of each word
- Jalil: majestic, exalted
- Zikri: remembrance or recalling
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Meaning of each word
- Nurali: light and exaltedness
- Jalil: majestic, exalted
- Adha: sacrifice; sacrificial offering
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Jalil Fath
Meaning of each word
- Jalil: majestic, exalted
- Fath: opening, victory
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Meaning of each word
- Jalil: majestic, exalted
- Salihin: righteous and virtuous people
- Romadhon: the month of Ramadan
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How to pronounce Jalil
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dʒalil/ |
| Arabic script | جليل |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦭꦶꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮜᮤᮜ᮪ |
Is Jalil a boy’s name?
Yes, Jalil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 87% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jalil ranks #763 among boy names in our data sample (26 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 Jalil
- Jamil♂Beautiful, handsome
- Jalal♂Majesty, glory
- Juli♂♀The seventh month of the Gregorian calendar
- Jamal♂Beauty, loveliness of appearance
- Jati♂True, genuine
- Jasin♂Ya Sin, a Quranic chapter name
- Jabir♂Restorer, consoler
- Janis♂♀God is gracious
- Jabal♂Mountain or large hill
- Julio♂Of the Julius family
- Jais♂Permissible, allowed
- Jamin♂Right hand
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 Jalil
- Abd. Jalil · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Jalil
What is the meaning of Jalil?
Jalil means majestic, exalted. From Arabic jalīl 'majestic, exalted'. Al-Jalīl is traditionally counted among the divine names.
Is Jalil a boy’s name?
Yes, Jalil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 87% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jalil?
Jalil is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Jalil in the Quran?
Jalil does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Jalil have?
Jalil has 2 syllables (Ja-lil) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Jalil?
Jalil ranks #763 among boy names in our data sample (26 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Jalil?
Other spellings: Djalil.
What full names go well with Jalil?
Some ideas: Jalil Nor Fakhrurrazi; Jalil Khairi Hasanul; Jalil Zikri.
Famous people named Jalil?
Notable people named Jalil include Abd. Jalil.
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