Celal
Celal is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Turkish form origin, meaning “Majesty, greatness, glory”.
| Meaning | Majesty, greatness, glory |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish form |
| Written as | جلال |
| Pronunciation | jeh-LAHL |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Bosnia And Herzegovina |
Meaning and origin of Celal
Celal is how Turkish renders the Arabic name Jalāl, majesty or grandeur, from the root j-l-l, to be great. Its best-known association is with Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī, the great mystic poet, whom Turks call Mevlana Celaleddin. It also appears in compound names such as Celaleddin. Throughout the twentieth century it was a common name in Turkey and the Balkans, and Jalal is the form used elsewhere.
Is Celal a Muslim name?
Celal is the Turkish spelling of Jalal, meaning majesty, and its root appears in 'And there will remain the Face of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honour' (Quran 55:27).
How popular is Celal?
Used in Turkey and the Balkans, while Jalal is the form found elsewhere.
Gifts with the name Celal
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Spellings and variants of Celal
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Celal mean?
Celal means 'Majesty, greatness, glory'. It is of Arabic, Turkish form origin.
Is Celal a Muslim name?
Celal is the Turkish spelling of Jalal, meaning majesty, and its root appears in 'And there will remain the Face of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honour' (Quran 55:27).
How do you pronounce Celal?
Celal is pronounced jeh-LAHL.
Is Celal a boy or girl name?
Celal is usually a boy name.