Jalal

In Arabic: جَلال

From jalalah (greatness), carrying the sense of dignity and high standing among people

من الجَلالة وعظمة الشأن، ويُفهم منه الوقار وعلوّ القدر عند الناس

  • Girl name
  • Virtue
  • Longer
  • Strong sound
  • Common
  • Pan-Arab

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  • Called at home

    جَلال, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

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    Pleased to meet you, I'm جَلال.

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  • AmiraA name pointing to high status and dignity, used for a ruler’s kind of honor and presence.Learn more

Questions parents ask

What does the name Jalal mean?
From jalalah (greatness), carrying the sense of dignity and high standing among people
Is Jalal a boy or a girl name?
Jalal is a girl name.
How is Jalal written in English?
Jalal in Arabic: جَلال.
Does Jalal fit the father's name?
Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.

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