Girl name
Jale name meaning
“dew; droplets of morning moisture”
Jale means dew or droplets of morning moisture. It comes from Persian žāle and entered Ottoman Turkish as jâle, also appearing in poetry. In Türkiye, it is used for girls. Small drops of water gathered on a leaf at dawn provide its concrete natural image.
What does Jale mean?
Dew; droplets of morning moisture
In Turkish: çiy; sabahın su damlaları
Jale evokes small droplets resting on leaves and flowers. In classical poetry, dew can be compared with pearls or tears, giving the name a delicate literary setting. It is close in meaning to Şebnem, although the two names derive from different Persian words rather than being spelling variants.
Origin of the name Jale
Jale comes from Persian žāle, 'dew'. It entered Ottoman Turkish as jâle and was used both in poetic language and as a personal name.
Double names with Jale
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Jale Elifnaz
Meaning of each name
- Jale: dew; droplets of morning moisture
- Elifnaz: the letter alif; coyness, delicate charm
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Faden Jale
Meaning of each name
- Faden: Captivating; enchanting
- Jale: dew; droplets of morning moisture
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Jale Hividar
Meaning of each name
- Jale: dew; droplets of morning moisture
- Hividar: hopeful; possessing hope
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Leyla Jale
Meaning of each name
- Leyla: a name associated with night and darkness
- Jale: dew; droplets of morning moisture
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Jale Afife
Meaning of each name
- Jale: dew; droplets of morning moisture
- Afife: chaste, virtuous, restrained
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Sahra Jale
Meaning of each name
- Sahra: desert; wide open terrain
- Jale: dew; droplets of morning moisture
How to pronounce Jale
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʒale/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ژاله |
Is Jale a girl’s name?
Yes, Jale is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 3% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Jale does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 30 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Jale
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Jale
- Jale İnan · b. 1914
- Jale Arıkan · b. 1965
- Jale Aylanç · b. 1948
- Jale Birsel · b. 1927
- Jale Parla · b. 1945
- Jale Yılmabaşar · b. 1939
- Jale Baysal · b. 1926
- Jale Bekar · b. 1961
- Jale Atabey · b. 2000
- Jale Derviş · b. 1914
- Jale Nur Süllü · b. 1962
- Jale Öz · b. 1923
FAQ about the name Jale
What is the meaning of Jale?
Jale means “dew; droplets of morning moisture”. Jale comes from Persian žāle, 'dew'. It entered Ottoman Turkish as jâle and was used both in poetic language and as a personal name.
Is Jale a girl’s name?
Yes, Jale is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 3% of bearers are male.
Is Jale in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Jale nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Jale?
Jale is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Jale have?
Jale has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Jale?
Jale does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 30 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Jale?
Some ideas: Jale Elifnaz; Faden Jale; Jale Hividar.
Famous people named Jale?
Notable people named Jale include Jale İnan, Jale Arıkan, Jale Aylanç.
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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