Djalil
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Djalil
Djalil is an Arabic name derived from the root "jalāl" (جلال), meaning "glory," "majesty," or "grandeur." The name is a variant spelling of Jalil, used primarily in North African and Middle Eastern Arabic-speaking regions.
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Etymology
Djalil is an Arabic name derived from the root "jalāl" (جلال), meaning "glory," "majesty," or "grandeur." The name is a variant spelling of Jalil, used primarily in North African and Middle Eastern Arabic-speaking regions.
The name is predominantly used in Muslim cultures and Islamic contexts, with particular prevalence in Algeria, Tunisia, and other Maghrebi countries, reflecting the Islamic tradition of naming children after attributes of divine majesty.
Djalil currently ranks #1,660 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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