Girl name
Celile name meaning
“exalted, august, worthy of respect”
Celile means exalted, august, or worthy of respect. It comes from Arabic jalīla, the feminine form of the adjective jalīl. In Türkiye, it is used as a girl's name. It is directly related to Celil, and a historical artistic association is the painter Celile Hikmet.
What does Celile mean?
Exalted, august, worthy of respect
In Turkish: yüce, ulu, saygıya değer
Celile turns an Arabic adjective of elevation and dignity into a personal name. It corresponds in form and meaning to Celil; its ending reflects the feminine Arabic source, while its central sense concerns high standing and respect rather than physical size.
Origin of the name Celile
From Arabic jalīla, the feminine form of jalīl, “exalted” or “august.” It is directly related to the name Celil.
Double names with Celile
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Celile Mevlüde
Meaning of each name
- Celile: exalted, august, worthy of respect
- Mevlüde: one who has been born; newborn girl
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Berrin Celile
Meaning of each name
- Berrin: highest; most exalted
- Celile: exalted, august, worthy of respect
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Celile Mila
Meaning of each name
- Celile: exalted, august, worthy of respect
- Mila: dear, beloved, lovely
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Maysa Celile
Meaning of each name
- Maysa: walking with a graceful sway
- Celile: exalted, august, worthy of respect
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Celile Alina
Meaning of each name
- Celile: exalted, august, worthy of respect
- Alina: Noble
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Heja Celile
Meaning of each name
- Heja: valuable, cherished; worthy of respect
- Celile: exalted, august, worthy of respect
How to pronounce Celile
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒelile/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | جليله |
| Arabic | جليلة |
Is Celile a girl’s name?
Yes, Celile is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Celile does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Celile
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Celile
- Celile Toyon · b. 1944
- Celile Hanım · b. 1880
- Celile Berk Butka · b. 1915
FAQ about the name Celile
What is the meaning of Celile?
Celile means “exalted, august, worthy of respect”. From Arabic jalīla, the feminine form of jalīl, “exalted” or “august.” It is directly related to the name Celil.
Is Celile a girl’s name?
Yes, Celile is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Celile in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Celile nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Celile?
Celile is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Celile have?
Celile has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Celile?
Celile does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Celile?
Some ideas: Celile Mevlüde; Berrin Celile; Celile Mila.
Famous people named Celile?
Notable people named Celile include Celile Toyon, Celile Hanım, Celile Berk Butka.
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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