Jelal
Fact sheet
- Name
- Jelal
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Jelal is a North African variant of the Arabic name Jalal or Djalal and belongs to the male name group.
What does the name Jelal mean?
Jelal, as a North African form of the Arabic Jalal, translates to 'the Great', 'the Glorious', 'the Powerful', 'the Ruler', or 'the Sublime'. The name derives from the Arabic term djalal (جلال), which encompasses concepts such as 'greatness', 'veneration', 'glory', 'superiority', 'sublimity', 'brilliance', and 'might'. Alternative spellings include Jalil, Jalali, Jilali, Djilali, Celal, Galal, Gelal, Gjelal, and Xhelal. Female variants include Jalila, Jalilah, and Djalila.
Where does the name Jelal come from?
The name Jelal has its roots in Arabic and literally means 'the Great'. The Arabic root djalal (جلال) represents concepts such as greatness, veneration, glory, superiority, sublimity, brilliance, and might, and is prevalent in both Arabic and North African languages.
How do you pronounce Jelal?
Ye-lal
Popularity
In Germany, Jelal is a rather rare first name, currently ranking 5,840th on the list of the most popular male first names. Its best ranking was in 2011, when it reached 2,275th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been chosen about 20 times as a first name, which earned it 5,448th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,629th.
Famous people
- Jellal Fernandes (Character from the anime Fairy Tail)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jelal
What is the meaning of the name Jelal?
Jelal means 'the Great', 'the Glorious', or 'the Sublime' and derives from the Arabic term djalal, which encompasses concepts such as greatness and superiority.
Where does the name Jelal come from?
The name Jelal has Arabic roots and is particularly common in North African regions.
How popular is the name Jelal?
The popularity of the name Jelal varies by region, but it is relatively common in Arabic-speaking and North African countries.