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JaleedIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Gentle, Kind, Beautiful

Pronunciation: Jaleed (jay-leed)

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Name
Jaleed
Meaning
Gentle, Kind, Beautiful
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Pashto, Hindi, English
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
Jaleed (jay-leed)
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
(Monday)
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Jaleed mean?

Jaleed is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Gentle". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: Jaleed (jay-leed). Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

جلید

نام جَلَد سے ماخوذ ہے، معنی قوت، صبر، اور ثابت قدمی

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

جليد

اسم مشتق من جَلَد، القوة و الصبر

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

Jaleed (jay-leed)

IPA

/dʒaːˈliːd/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Jaleed is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Gentle. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

(Monday)

Lucky Colors

GreenWhite

Lucky Stone

(Aqeeq)

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Those with a life path number 3 are natural-born artists, musicians, and entertainers.

Personality

Personality Traits

RighteousWiseM = Modest

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A gentle and kind soul, close to Allah.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Jaleed holds a significant cultural impact as it is associated with beauty and kindness, quintessential values in Islamic culture. It is a name given to boys, evoking gentleness and kindness, attributes that reflect positively on the bearer and those around him.
From a spiritual perspective, bearing the name Jaleed holds immense meaning, as it is mentioned in the Quran as the name of a companion of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and an angelic scribe in the Heavenly Tablet. This connection to the holy texts reinforces the name's spiritual significance, emphasizing a connection to God and encouraging gentle and kind actions as a reflection of the Divine.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Jaleel ibn Mohammad was the fifth rightly-guided caliph of Islam, ruling from 604 to 614 CE. His caliphate marked a period of relative peace and stability, following the tumultuous reigns of his predecessors.

604-614 CE

The name Jaleed is also associated with the famous Islamic scholar and Sufi saint, Imam Jaleeluddin Suhrawardi, who lived during the late 12th and early 13th centuries. He is considered the founder of the Suhrawardi Sufi order and is known for his philosophical and mystical works.

Late 12th - Early 13th century CE

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Jaleed

Derived from جَلَد, meaning strength, patience, and determination

🇵🇰Urdu

جلید

نام جَلَد سے ماخوذ ہے، معنی قوت، صبر، اور ثابت قدمی

🇸🇦Arabic

جليد

اسم مشتق من جَلَد، القوة و الصبر

🇮🇳Hindi

जलीद

जलद से लिया गया, अर्थात् शक्ति, धैर्य और दृढ़ता

🇦🇫Pashto

جليد

د جَلَد څخه اخستل شوی، معنا يې قوت، صبر، او ټينګښت

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