Talal

Talal (Arabic: طلال) is a masculine given name used across the Arab world and in diaspora communities. It is commonly transliterated as Talal, Tellal, or Telal. In Arabic, the name is associated with positive attributes such as brightness and prominence, though exact interpretation can vary by dialect and family tradition.

The name is widely used in countries including Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Palestine, and it also appears among Arabic-speaking communities abroad.

Notable people with the given name include Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, a Jordanian-Palestinian businessman and philanthropist who founded the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization, a large network of professional services firms. Another prominent bearer is Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, a Saudi prince associated with reformist currents within the royal family.

While Talal is primarily a given name, it may also appear as a surname in some families. The name has been used in literature and media to reflect Arabic cultural heritage.