Jilal means “majestic, radiant”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Jilal mean?
ئۇلۇغۋار، پارلا قLiteral meaning
Jilal (جىلال) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “majestic, radiant”.[1]
Meaning themes: Light
Jilal in Uyghur
What does Jilal mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written جىلال and Jilal (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “majestic, radiant” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Jilal a Uyghur name?
Yes. Jilal is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Jilal across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | جىلالArabic script | Boy | same as above: “majestic, radiant” | Documented[1] |
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 Jilal
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.
Names related to Jilal
Variants and linked names
- JalalBoy“majestic, radiant”
Sibling names for Jilal
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Jilal rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZeyinurGirl“adornment of light”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- NuranisaGirl“radiant woman”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- SubhiGirl“dawn, light”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- MéhmanqizGirl“the house's light, blessing and flower”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- EynelBoy“light of victory, symbol of victory”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- NurullaBoy“light of God; son given by God”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- Nuri'asmanBoy“light spread across the sky; sunlight in the sky”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- MéhriziyaGirl“affectionate as light, warm”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
Common questions about Jilal
What does the name Jilal mean?
Jilal means “majestic, radiant”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Jilal a girl's or a boy's name?
Jilal is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Jilal?
Jilal is recorded for Uyghur. 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 many syllables does Jilal have?
Jilal has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ئۇلۇغۋار، پارلا ق; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); spelling جىلال (+1 more)
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