Jaleh
Jaleh is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Dew, dewdrop”.
| Meaning | Dew, dewdrop |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | ژاله |
| Pronunciation | zhaa-LEH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Jaleh
Persian speakers say Zhāleh, and Jaleh is a common way of writing it in the West. The word refers to the tiny drops of dew that gather on leaves at dawn, though in some dialects it also means hail. English readers should start it with the 'zh' heard in 'pleasure'. Iranians have favoured this soft, nature-inspired name since the 1900s, and the poet Zhaleh Esfahani carried it.
Is Jaleh a Muslim name?
Jaleh is a Persian rather than Arabic name, yet it is a familiar choice in Muslim households across Iran and Afghanistan.
How popular is Jaleh?
Iranians, at home and abroad, are its main users.
Gifts with the name Jaleh
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Spellings and variants of Jaleh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaleh mean?
Jaleh means 'Dew, dewdrop'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Jaleh a Muslim name?
Jaleh is a Persian rather than Arabic name, yet it is a familiar choice in Muslim households across Iran and Afghanistan.
How do you pronounce Jaleh?
Jaleh is pronounced zhaa-LEH.
Is Jaleh a boy or girl name?
Jaleh is usually a girl name.