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Xhelal represents an Albanian and Kosovar variant of the Arabic name Jalal or Djalal.
What does the name Xhelal mean?
The name Xhelal is an Albanian and Kosovar form of the Arabic Jalal or Djalal. Translated, it means 'the Great,' 'the Glorious,' 'the Mighty,' 'the Ruler,' or 'the Sublime.' Its roots lie in the Arabic term djalal (جلال), which encompasses concepts such as 'greatness,' 'reverence,' 'glory,' 'superiority,' 'sublimity,' 'brilliance,' and 'might.' Other variants include Jalil, Jalali, Jilali, Djilali, Celal, Jelal, Galal, Gelal, and Gjelal. Feminine forms include Jalila, Jalilah, and Djalila.
Where does the name Xhelal come from?
Xhelal is a masculine name of Arabic origin that carries the meaning 'the Great.'
How do you pronounce Xhelal?
Xhelal is pronounced as 'Sche-lal.'
Popularity
In Germany, Xhelal is a rather rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2019, when it reached 3,920th. Over the last ten years, the name Xhelal has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,448th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,518th.
Nicknames & pet names
Lal / Lali / Xheki / Xhelalalag / Xheli
Similar first names
Famous people
- Xhelal Miroci (Yugoslav footballer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Xhelal
Where does the name Xhelal come from?
Xhelal has Arabic roots and is common in the Albanian and Kosovar languages.
What does the name Xhelal mean?
The name means 'the Great' and encompasses concepts such as glory, power, and sublimity.
How popular is the name Xhelal?
Xhelal is popular in Albania and Kosovo, but is less frequently used outside these regions.