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Celal name meaning

“majesty; grandeur and exaltedness”

Celal means majesty, grandeur, or exaltedness. It comes from Arabic jalāl and represents the modern Turkish spelling of Celâl. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name is connected with the language of classical poetry, where celal expresses imposing grandeur and elevation in descriptions and imagery.

Ottoman Turkish
/d͡ʒelal/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Arabic
Syllables
2
Popularity
In TÜİK lists

What does Celal mean?

Majesty; grandeur and exaltedness

In Turkish: ululuk; yücelik, görkem

Celal expresses majesty and awe-inspiring grandeur. Although the Turkish verb celallenmek means to become angry, anger is not the name's primary meaning. In religious language, celal describes divine majesty and appears in Zülcelâl; paired with Cemal, it creates a contrast between grandeur and beauty.

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Names found in the Quran

How popular is Celal?

Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.

Province lists
6provinces

Where is Celal in the top 30?

6 provinces · the latest year each province listed it

Adana: not in the top listAdıyaman: not in the top listAfyonkarahisar: not in the top listAğrı: not in the top listAmasya: not in the top listAnkara: not in the top listAntalya: not in the top listArtvin: not in the top listAydın: not in the top listBalıkesir: not in the top listBilecik: not in the top listBingöl: not in the top listBitlis: not in the top listBolu: not in the top listBurdur: #11 · 3 (2019)Bursa: not in the top listÇanakkale: not in the top listÇankırı: not in the top listÇorum: not in the top listDenizli: not in the top listDiyarbakır: not in the top listEdirne: not in the top listElazığ: not in the top listErzincan: not in the top listErzurum: not in the top listEskişehir: not in the top listGaziantep: not in the top listGiresun: not in the top listGümüşhane: not in the top listHakkari: not in the top listHatay: not in the top listIsparta: not in the top listMersin: not in the top listİstanbul: not in the top listİzmir: not in the top listKars: not in the top listKastamonu: not in the top listKayseri: not in the top listKırklareli: not in the top listKırşehir: not in the top listKocaeli: not in the top listKonya: not in the top listKütahya: #29 · 4 (2020)Malatya: not in the top listManisa: not in the top listKahramanmaraş: not in the top listMardin: not in the top listMuğla: not in the top listMuş: not in the top listNevşehir: not in the top listNiğde: not in the top listOrdu: not in the top listRize: not in the top listSakarya: not in the top listSamsun: not in the top listSiirt: not in the top listSinop: not in the top listSivas: not in the top listTekirdağ: not in the top listTokat: #26 · 3 (2021)Trabzon: not in the top listTunceli: not in the top listŞanlıurfa: not in the top listUşak: not in the top listVan: not in the top listYozgat: #20 · 3 (2023)Zonguldak: not in the top listAksaray: #24 · 4 (2023)Bayburt: not in the top listKaraman: not in the top listKırıkkale: not in the top listBatman: not in the top listŞırnak: not in the top listBartın: not in the top listArdahan: not in the top listIğdır: not in the top listYalova: not in the top listKarabük: not in the top listKilis: not in the top listOsmaniye: #29 · 4 (2024)Düzce: not in the top list
Rank by province (boys)

Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →

Origin of the name Celal

It derives from Arabic jalāl, meaning “majesty” or “grandeur.” Celal is the modern Turkish spelling of Ottoman Celâl.

Linguistic originArabic
Naming traditionIslamic
In Islamic historyNames found in the Quran
Is Celal in the Quran?As a word · الجلال · 55:27, 55:78The Arabic source word of Celal occurs in the Quran with the definite article, expressing majesty.
Starts withC · Ce

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.

Double names with Celal

Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.

  • Celal Kuvvet

    Meaning of each name

    • Celal: majesty; grandeur and exaltedness
    • Kuvvet: strength; endurance, force

  • Kenan Celal

    Meaning of each name

    • Kenan: Canaan; the name of a historical region
    • Celal: majesty; grandeur and exaltedness

  • Celal Abuzer

    Meaning of each name

    • Celal: majesty; grandeur and exaltedness
    • Abuzer: Turkish form of the name Abu Dharr

  • Amil Celal

    Meaning of each name

    • Amil: worker, doer; an effective factor
    • Celal: majesty; grandeur and exaltedness

  • Celal Alaeddin

    Meaning of each name

    • Celal: majesty; grandeur and exaltedness
    • Alaeddin: exaltation or glory of the faith

  • Mürsel Celal

    Meaning of each name

    • Mürsel: sent forth; dispatched as a messenger
    • Celal: majesty; grandeur and exaltedness

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How to pronounce Celal

Syllables2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
IPA/d͡ʒelal/
Ottoman Turkishجلال

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Is Celal a boy’s name?

Yes, Celal is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Celal appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).

Spellings and similar names

Spellings covered by this page: Celâl

Names that sound like Celal

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Celal

  • Celâl Bayar · b. 1883
  • Celâl Şengör · b. 1955
  • Celal Atik · b. 1917
  • Celal Esat Arseven · b. 1876
  • Celâl Al · b. 1984
  • Celal Adan · b. 1951
  • Celâl Doğan · b. 1943
  • Celal Nuri İleri · b. 1881
  • Celal Sahir Erozan · b. 1883
  • Celal Sandal · b. 1942
  • Celâl Şahin · b. 1925
  • Celâl Kıbrızlı · b. 1950

FAQ about the name Celal

What is the meaning of Celal?

Celal means “majesty; grandeur and exaltedness”. It derives from Arabic jalāl, meaning “majesty” or “grandeur.” Celal is the modern Turkish spelling of Ottoman Celâl.

Is Celal a boy’s name?

Yes, Celal is used mostly as a boy’s name.

Is Celal in the Quran?

As a word. The Arabic source word of Celal occurs in the Quran with the definite article, expressing majesty. (e.g.: 55:27, 55:78)

What is the origin of the name Celal?

Celal is of Arabic origin.

How many syllables does Celal have?

Celal has 2 syllables and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Celal?

Celal appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).

What are other spellings of Celal?

Other spellings: Celâl.

What names go well with Celal?

Some ideas: Celal Kuvvet; Kenan Celal; Celal Abuzer.

Famous people named Celal?

Notable people named Celal include Celâl Bayar, Celâl Şengör, Celal Atik.

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.

Entry ID: nm00395 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake