Indian name meaning
Jalil
♂ BoyJa·lil · 2 syllables
Great; exalted; majestic
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| J | a | l | i | l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 = 9. So Jalil carries the name number 9.
About the name Jalil
Jalil is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Great; exalted; majestic.”
Spoken aloud it is Ja·lil — 2 syllables. Jalil is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jalil mean?
Jalil means “Great; exalted; majestic.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Jalil a boy or a girl name?
Jalil is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Jalil?
Jalil is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Jalil?
Jalil has 2 syllables and is said as Ja·lil.
What is the numerology number of the name Jalil?
In the Chaldean system, Jalil has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Jalil a common name in India?
Jalil appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Jalil?
For a sister to Jalil, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Jamila, Jannat, Sayara or Ambreen all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Jalil?
Khalil, Senthil, Dhruvil or Nikhil share Jalil's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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