Boy name
Jalal name meaning
“majesty; grandeur and dignity”
Jalal means “majesty,” “grandeur” or “dignity.” It is a Latin-script rendering of the Arabic word jalāl, which appears in Turkish naming tradition as Celal. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it has a direct connection with Celal through their shared source word.
What does Jalal mean?
Majesty; grandeur and dignity
In Turkish: ululuk; yücelik ve heybet
Jalal is a spelling counterpart of Celal and shares its meaning. The source word emphasizes majesty and grandeur, while Turkish celal has also developed anger-related uses. Those secondary senses should not displace the original meaning; compounds such as Celaleddin belong to the same word family.
Origin of the name Jalal
Jalal is a Latin-script rendering of Arabic jalāl, meaning “majesty” or “grandeur.” Celal is the established Turkish form of the same name.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Jalal in the Quran? | As a word · الجلال · 55:27, 55:78The Arabic word behind Jalal occurs in the Quran with the definite article, meaning majesty, rather than as a personal name. |
| Starts with | J · Ja |
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 Jalal
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʒalal/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | جلال |
Is Jalal a boy’s name?
Yes, Jalal is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Jalal 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.
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Famous people named Jalal
- Jalal Unsizadeh · b. 1854
FAQ about the name Jalal
What is the meaning of Jalal?
Jalal means “majesty; grandeur and dignity”. Jalal is a Latin-script rendering of Arabic jalāl, meaning “majesty” or “grandeur.” Celal is the established Turkish form of the same name.
Is Jalal a boy’s name?
Yes, Jalal is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Jalal in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic word behind Jalal occurs in the Quran with the definite article, meaning majesty, rather than as a personal name. (e.g.: 55:27, 55:78)
What is the origin of the name Jalal?
Jalal is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Jalal have?
Jalal has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Jalal?
Jalal 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 Jalal?
Notable people named Jalal include Jalal Unsizadeh.
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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