Djelali
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Djelali
Djelali derives from the Arabic root j-l-l, meaning "glorious," "mighty," or "of high rank," related to the word "jalāl" (جلال).
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Etymology
Djelali derives from the Arabic root j-l-l, meaning "glorious," "mighty," or "of high rank," related to the word "jalāl" (جلال). The name is primarily used among Berber and Arab populations in North Africa, particularly in Algeria and Morocco, within Islamic cultural contexts, with historical significance in Sufi and Islamic scholarly traditions.
Djelali currently ranks #2,596 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1963.
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