Jalila
Fact sheet
- Name
- Jalila
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Jalila is the feminine form of Jalil, which in turn is a variation of the Arabic names Jalal and Djalal. The meaning of the name encompasses terms such as 'the Great', 'the Glorious', 'the Powerful', 'the Majestic', or in free translation 'the one who is respected'.
What does the name Jalila mean?
Jalila is the feminine variant of Jalil, which is derived from the Arabic names Jalal and Djalal. The name can be translated as 'the Great', 'the Glorious', 'the Powerful', 'the Majestic', or also as 'the one who is respected'. The origins of the name can be found in the Arabic term djalal (جلال), which means 'greatness', 'veneration', 'glory', 'superiority', 'nobility', 'brilliance', and 'power'. Alternatives include Jalilah and Djalila. Male counterparts are Jalali, Jilali, Djilali, Celal, Jelal, Galal, Gelal, Gjelal, and Xhelal.
Where does the name Jalila come from?
The name Jalila has Arabic roots and means 'the Great'. It is composed of the Arabic word djalal (جلال), which encompasses concepts such as greatness, veneration, glory, superiority, nobility, brilliance, and power. Language of origin: Arabic.
How do you pronounce Jalila?
Ja-li-la
Popularity
In Germany, Jalila is a rather rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2009, reaching 2,111th place. In the last ten years, Jalila has been used as a first name about 50 times, which placed it 3,573rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,895th.
Nicknames & pet names
Lila
Similar first names
Famous people
- Jalila Jefferson-Bullock (American jurist)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jalila
What does the name Jalila mean?
Jalila is the feminine form of Jalil and means 'the Great', 'the Glorious', or 'the Majestic'.
Where does the name Jalila come from?
The name has Arabic roots and is derived from the term djalal, which encompasses concepts such as greatness and superiority.
How popular is the name Jalila?
The popularity of the name Jalila varies by region, but it is widespread in many Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities.