Celal
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- Name
- Celal
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The masculine first name Celal (Celâl) is the Kurdish and Turkish form of the Arabic name Jalal or Djalal.
What does the name Celal mean?
The masculine first name Celal (Celâl) is the Kurdish and Turkish form of the Arabic name Jalal or Djalal. Directly translated, it means 'the Great', 'the Glorious', 'the Powerful', 'the Ruler', or 'the Sublime'. The origin of the name lies in the Arabic expression djalal (جلال), which translates to 'greatness', 'reverence', 'glory', 'superiority', 'sublimity', 'brilliance', and 'might'. Other variants include Jalil, Jalali, Jilali, Djilali, Jelal, Galal, Gelal, Gjelal, and Xhelal. The feminine forms are Jalila, Jalilah, and Djalila. The name also exists as a surname.
Where does the name Celal come from?
Etymology Celal is a masculine first name of Arabic origin meaning 'the Great'. Arabic
How do you pronounce Celal?
Sound & Pronunciation of Celal: The name Celal is two syllables with a clear emphasis on the second syllable. It is usually pronounced 'Dje-lal' [dʒeˈlaːl], starting with a distinctive affricate sound. The open A sounds give the name a sense of expansiveness, while the recurring L contributes to its harmonic quality. Celal feels warm and present - vibrant, powerful, and melodic.
Popularity
Celal is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 2,073rd in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2011 at 539th. In the last ten years, Celal has been given as a first name about 150 times, placing it 1,919th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,609th.
Nicknames & pet names
Cela / Celo
Famous people
- Celal Atik (wrestler)
- Celâl Bayar (Turkish politician)
- Celal Doğan (Turkish politician)
- Celal Ibrahim (Turkish football player)
- Celal Kibrizli (football coach)
- Celal Özcan (journalist and author)
- Celal Yesil (German football player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Celal
What does the name Celal mean?
The name Celal means 'the Great', 'the Glorious', or 'the Powerful' and derives from the Arabic term djalal, which encompasses concepts such as greatness, reverence, and sublimity.
Where does the name Celal come from?
Celal is a masculine first name of Arabic origin and is prevalent in Kurdish and Turkish culture. It is a variant of the Arabic name Jalal.
How popular is the name Celal?
Celal enjoys great popularity in certain regions, particularly in Turkey and the Kurdish area, but is less common outside of these areas.