Zhalila means “majestic, exalted”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh.
- Zhalila is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Zhalila mean?
Literal meaning
Zhalila is a girl's name used in Kazakh. It means “majestic, exalted”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Zhalila in Kazakh
What does Zhalila mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Жәлила and Zhalila (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “majestic, exalted” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Zhalila come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Zhalila a Kazakh name?
Yes. Zhalila is documented as a given name in Kazakh. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Zhalila across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ЖәлилаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “majestic, exalted” | 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 Zhalila
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.
Sibling names for Zhalila
Names recorded for the same language (Kazakh) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Zhalila rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GulnissaGirl“flower among women”same language (kazakh)
- DauaGirl“medicine, cure, curative, remedy (substance or method that restores good health)”same language (kazakh)
- BazarbekBoy“bazaar, market place. + bey, beg, bek, master (component of many male given names)”same language (kazakh)
- MuratBoy“wish, desire, aim”same language (kazakh)
- AdemiGirl“beautiful, graceful”same language (kazakh)
- AyazbekBoy“cool-headed young man”same language (kazakh)
- GulnarGirl“pomegranate flower”same language (kazakh)
- BokenGirl“antelope”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Zhalila
What does the name Zhalila mean?
Zhalila means “majestic, exalted”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh.
Is Zhalila a girl's or a boy's name?
Zhalila is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Zhalila come from?
Zhalila is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zhalila?
Zhalila is recorded for Kazakh. 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 Zhalila spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Жалила (Cyrillic), Жәлила (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Zhalila have?
Zhalila has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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 with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (feminine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Zhalila recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Жалила recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Жәлила (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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