Boy name
Calâl name meaning
“majesty; grandeur, magnificence”
Calâl means “majesty, grandeur or magnificence,” from Arabic jalāl. It is a rendering related to the Turkish name Celal and is used as a boy’s name in Türkiye. The names Celal and Celaleddin share its source element, whose meaning evokes the imposing appearance of a monumental building.
What does Calâl mean?
Majesty; grandeur, magnificence
In Turkish: yücelik; heybet, görkem
Read as a form of Celal, Calâl is a name drawn from the abstract idea of majesty and grandeur. Celal and Cemal are paired in Turkish literary and mystical language as concepts of majesty and beauty; this spelling's relationship to Celal still needs confirmation.
Origin of the name Calâl
Calâl is possibly a rendering of Celal, from Arabic jalāl, 'majesty or grandeur.' The Arabic source is recognizable, but the language through which this particular spelling developed is uncertain.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Calâl in the Quran? | As a word · الجلال · 55:27, 55:78Jalāl, the source of Calâl, occurs in the Quran in an expression of majesty, rather than as a personal name. |
| Starts with | C · Ca |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Calâl
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒalaːl/ |
| Arabic | جلال |
Is Calâl a boy’s name?
Yes, Calâl is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Calâl does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
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Famous people named Calâl
- Calâl Yardimci · b. 1911
FAQ about the name Calâl
What is the meaning of Calâl?
Calâl means “majesty; grandeur, magnificence”. Calâl is possibly a rendering of Celal, from Arabic jalāl, 'majesty or grandeur.' The Arabic source is recognizable, but the language through which this particular spelling developed is uncertain.
Is Calâl a boy’s name?
Yes, Calâl is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Calâl in the Quran?
As a word. Jalāl, the source of Calâl, occurs in the Quran in an expression of majesty, rather than as a personal name. (e.g.: 55:27, 55:78)
What is the origin of the name Calâl?
Calâl is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Calâl have?
Calâl has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Calâl?
Calâl does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Calâl?
Notable people named Calâl include Calâl Yardimci.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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