Jalil means “glorious, exalted”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Jalil is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Jalil mean?
Literal meaning
Jalil is a boy's name used in Uzbek, Bashkir and Tatar. It means “glorious, exalted”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Jalil in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Jalil mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Jalil and Жалил (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “glorious, exalted” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Jalil mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Җәлил and Jalil (common romanization). Here it is glossed as “majestic, great”. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Jalil mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Jalil (common romanization). Here it is glossed as “majestic, great”. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Jalil come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Jalil?
Jalil is used as a given name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Jalil across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbek | JalilLatin | Boy | same as above: “glorious, exalted” | Editorial |
| Tatar | ҖәлилCyrillic | Boy | “majestic, great” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | JalilLatin, romanized | Boy | “majestic, great” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Jalil
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalil | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Жалил | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Җәлил | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Jalil | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Jalil | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Jalil
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Jalil rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MuhsinBoy“benefactor, doer of good”same language (uzbek)
- BadalBoy“substitute, replacement”same language (uzbek)
- MuqaddasGirl“sacred, holy”same language (uzbek)
- MuniraGirl“radiant, shining”same language (uzbek, tatar, bashkir)
- AynurGirl“moon + light”same language (bashkir)
- İlyasBoy“Elijah (name of the prophet)”same language (uzbek, tatar, bashkir)
- ValiBoy“protector, friend”same language (uzbek, tatar, bashkir)
- IlyosBoy“my God is Yahweh”same language (uzbek)
Common questions about Jalil
What does the name Jalil mean?
Jalil means “glorious, exalted”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Jalil a girl's or a boy's name?
Jalil is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uzbek: boys; Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Jalil come from?
Jalil is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Jalil?
Jalil is recorded for Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Jalil spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Jalil (Latin), Җәлил (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Jalil have?
Jalil has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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