"greatness, glory, majesty"
Origin: Arabic
Language: Arabic
Jalal
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A name meaning divine glory, shared with history's greatest mystic poet
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"divine splendor"
Origin: Arabic Islamic tradition
Language: Persian
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The Story of Jalal
Jalal is an Arabic name derived from the root j-l-l meaning greatness, majesty, or glory. It is one of the attributes-related names in Islamic tradition, connected to Al-Jaleel (the Majestic), one of the names of God. The name has been used across the Arab world, Persia, Turkey, and South Asia for centuries, carrying a sense of divine grandeur.
Jalal has been a staple in Muslim-majority communities across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia for centuries. It gained additional recognition in Western literary circles through the fame of the 13th-century Persian poet Jalal ad-Din Rumi, whose works have seen an extraordinary revival in Western countries since the 1990s.
In Islamic tradition, Jalal represents one of the highest divine attributes, the majesty and greatness of God. Naming a child Jalal is an expression of reverence and aspiration. Rumi's full name, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, has made this name synonymous with spiritual wisdom and profound poetry worldwide.
Historical Record
Jalal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 735 babies have been named Jalal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jalal is past its peak , currently ranked #5,353 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Jalal ad-Din Rumi, one of the most widely read poets in the US, bore this name
- Jalal is connected to the divine attributes of God in Islamic tradition
- The name appears in the Quran through the phrase Dhul Jalal wal Ikram (Lord of Majesty and Bounty)
Jalal in Other Languages
Urdu
جلال
Arabic
جلال
Bengali
জালাল
Persian
جلال
Turkish
Celal
Popularity Over Time
#5,353
Current Rank
Stable
Trend
Peaked 1985
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Jalal
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Jalal Agha
Actor
1945
Veteran Indian actor known for his comic roles in Bollywood films
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Jalal ad-Din Rumi
Writer
1207
13th-century Persian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic whose poetry has sold millions of copies worldwide
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #5,353
- Total SSA Count
- 18
- Cultural Origins
- Arabic Persian Turkish South Asian Islamic
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jalal
What does the name Jalal mean?
"greatness, glory, majesty" (from Arabic). "divine splendor" (from Arabic Islamic tradition). Jalal is an Arabic name derived from the root j-l-l meaning greatness, majesty, or glory. It is one of the attributes-related names in Islamic tradition, connected to Al-Jaleel (the Majestic), one of the names of God. The name has been used across the Arab world, Persia, Turkey, and South Asia for centuries, carrying a sense of divine grandeur.
What is the origin of the name Jalal?
Jalal has Arabic, Arabic Islamic tradition, Persian, Turkish, South Asian, and Islamic origins. In Arabic, it means "greatness, glory, majesty". In Arabic Islamic tradition, it means "divine splendor".
Is Jalal a boy or girl name?
Jalal is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Jalal?
Jalal is currently ranked #5353 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Jalal?
Common nicknames for Jalal include Jal.
What are good middle names for Jalal?
Popular middle name pairings include Jalal Ahmad, Jalal Hassan, Jalal Ibrahim, Jalal Kareem, Jalal Nasser, and Jalal Omar.
What are good sibling names for Jalal?
Names that pair well with Jalal as siblings include Layla, Yasmin, Omar, Amir, Fatima, and Karim.
How many syllables does Jalal have?
Jalal has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Jalal a common or rare name?
Jalal is an uncommon name, ranked #5353 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Jalal
Jalal is a boy name with Arabic, Persian, Turkish, South Asian, and Islamic origins . The name means "greatness, glory, majesty" in Arabic .
Jalal is currently ranked #5,353 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Jalal has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Jalal include Jal. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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