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Jaleal
Pronounced juh-LAHL /dʒəˈlɑːl/Low
Meaning: Jaleal is a spelling of Arabic Jalal, 'majesty, glory, grandeur' — a word used of divine greatness, and the name of the poet Jalal al-Din Rumi. The Jaleal spelling is a modern American rendering, but the name behind it is well documented.Medium
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History & Origin
Jaleal renders Arabic Jalal, a word of majesty and grandeur used of the divine. Its most famous bearer is the thirteenth-century poet Jalal al-Din Rumi. Some U.S. families also read Jaleal as a Ja- coinage, which we note, though the Arabic route is the clear one (said 'juh-LAHL'; some say juh-LEEL).
In the U.S. it is very rare in this spelling. Rare, grand, and poetic.
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What does the name Jaleal mean?
Jaleal spells Arabic Jalal, meaning 'majesty, glory, grandeur.'
How do you pronounce Jaleal?
It's said juh-LAHL /dʒəˈlɑːl/ — two syllables, stress on the second; some families say juh-LEEL.
Is Jaleal a boy or girl name?
Jaleal is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Jaleal?
Jaleal is a very rare spelling in the U.S.