Jalil

Jalil is a masculine given name of Arabic origin meaning “great, revered, majestic.” It is derived from the Arabic root j-l-l and is used across the Arab world and in Muslim communities worldwide. The name is commonly transliterated as Jalil or Jaleel; variants include Jaleel, Jaliel, and Jallel, reflecting different languages and orthographies.

In Islamic contexts, Al-Jalil is one of the 99 Names of Allah, translating to “The Majestic” or “The Revered.” The association with divine majesty contributes to the name’s popularity in Muslim-majority regions and diasporas.

While primarily a given name, Jalil is occasionally found as a surname, especially in regions where personal names become family names over generations.

Notable people bearing Jalil include artists, athletes, and academics across various cultures, illustrating the name’s wide adoption. Variants such as Jaleel and Jalili appear in many languages, adapting to local pronunciation while preserving the same meaning.

See also: Al-Jalil, one of the Names of Allah; Jalili, a related surname and given-name variant; Jaleel, alternative transliteration.