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Jalilah
Pronounced jə-LEE-lah /dʒəˈli.lɑ/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic jalilah, the feminine of Jalil — 'great, exalted, splendid; majestic'Medium
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History & Origin
Jalilah comes from Arabic jalilah, the feminine of Jalil — 'great, exalted, splendid; majestic' (from the root j-l-l, 'to be great'). A lyrical, elegant name across the Arab and Muslim worlds (said 'jə-LEE-lah'; nickname Lila).
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and African-American families. Rare, great-and-exalted at the root, and elegant.
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What does the name Jalilah mean?
Jalilah is Arabic for 'great, exalted, splendid; majestic' (the feminine of Jalil).
How do you pronounce Jalilah?
It's said jə-LEE-lah /dʒəˈli.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Jalilah a boy or girl name?
Jalilah is a girl's name.
How popular is Jalilah?
Jalilah is a rare name in the U.S.