Jilali

The masculine first name Jilali is considered a Moroccan variant of Jalal or Djalal.

What does the name Jilali mean?

Jilali is regarded as the Moroccan form of Jalal or Djalal. Translated, the name means 'the Great', 'the Glorious', or 'the Sublime'. Its roots can be found in the Arabic term djalal (جلال), which stands for 'greatness', 'veneration', 'glory', and 'sublimity'. Other variants include Jalil, Jalali, Djilali, Celal, Jelal, Galal, Gjelal, and Xhelal. The feminine counterparts are Jalila, Jalilah, and Djalila.

Where does the name Jilali come from?

The name Jilali has Arabic roots and means 'the Great'. It is derived from the Arabic word djalal (جلال), which means 'greatness', 'veneration', 'glory', and 'sublimity'. The language of the name is Arabic, particularly the Moroccan variant.

How do you pronounce Jilali?

Dschi-lah-li

Popularity

In Germany, Jilali is a rather rare first name. In 2017, it ranked 3,867th on the list of the most common male baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it is ranked 9,767th. For the worldwide popularity and frequency of Jilali, you can find the rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Famous people

• Jilali Fadili (Moroccan football player)