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JaleelaIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Soft, Gentle, Beautiful

Pronunciation: ah-LEE-lah

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Name
Jaleela
Meaning
Soft, Gentle, Beautiful
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, English, Urdu, Hindi, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
ah-LEE-lah
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Wednesday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Jaleela mean?

Jaleela is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Soft". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: ah-LEE-lah. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

جليلہ

معنی: جو کے لئے جلالت اور عظمت ہو، یہ جلال کا مشتق ہے

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

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

جليله

مَعنى: مُسمى لَهُ الجِلالة وَالعِزُّ، وَهُوَ مُشتقٌّ مِنَ الجَلَل

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

ah-LEE-lah

IPA

/ˈdʒɑːliːlə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

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

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Wednesday

Lucky Colors

PinkRedPurple

Lucky Stone

Rose Quartz

Life Path Number

5

Numerology meaning: Explorers and Freedom Fighters

Personality

Personality Traits

KindCompassionateSweetIntrospectiveReflectiveDeeply Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A name that represents inner beauty, kindness and gentleness.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Jaleela holds a deep cultural significance in the Islamic community. It signifies elegance, grace, and refinement, making it a popular choice for baby girls. This gentle and soft name resonates with the Islamic values of beauty in simplicity and gentleness. It represents the numerous women in history who embodied these qualities, making them role models and sources of inspiration for generations to come.
Jaleela as a name can also be seen as having spiritual significance in Islam. The gentle and soft qualities it encapsulates reflect the nature of Allah, who is described in the Quran as the "Most Merciful" and "The Gentle," adding to the spiritual depth of the name. Jaleela, as a believer, is foremost to nurture a kind, compassionate, and gentle heart, which reflects the Infinite Compassion of Allah towards all His creation. Muslims who bear the name Jaleela are expected to strive in their daily lives to embody these beautiful traits, which are dear to Allah, as mentioned in various hadiths and verses of the Quran. Thus, the name Jaleela serves not only as a beautiful identifier but also a call to internalize and grow in the goodness and mercy of Allah.

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

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Jaleela is mentioned in the book 'The Golden Age of Islam' by historian Ibn Khaldun The name Jaleela carried significant weight in that era.

14th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Jaleela Farooqi, American actressJaleela Khan, Pakistani model

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Jaleela

Name of someone who possesses majesty and grandeur, derived from the Arabic root 'j-l-l'

🇵🇰Urdu

جليلہ

معنی: جو کے لئے جلالت اور عظمت ہو، یہ جلال کا مشتق ہے

🇸🇦Arabic

جليله

مَعنى: مُسمى لَهُ الجِلالة وَالعِزُّ، وَهُوَ مُشتقٌّ مِنَ الجَلَل

🇮🇳Hindi

जलीला

अर्थ: जिसके लिए ज़ालिमता और महानता हो, यह जालल का शुद्ध रूप है

🇦🇫Pashto

جليله

ګړدود: چېرې ته جلالت او عظمت وي، دا جلال څخه څيره دی

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