What origin is the name Jelal?

Jelal comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Jelal a popular name?

Jelal is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Jelal?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Jelal — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Jelal

Q: Is Jelal a rare name?

Yes. Jelal does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jelal

Jelal

Boy

african

2 syllables

Jelal is an african boy's name meaning "Of African origin, this name signifies loftiness, sublimity, or glory. It denotes a person of high character.".

Jelal is a boy name of african origin meaning "Of African origin, this name signifies loftiness, sublimity, or glory. It denotes a person of high character.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of African origin, this name signifies loftiness, sublimity, or glory. It denotes a person of high character.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Jelal

Very rare in US records

What does Jelal mean?

Jelal is a boy name of african origin meaning "Of African origin, this name signifies loftiness, sublimity, or glory. It denotes a person of high character.".