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JilaniIslam Baby Name Meaning & Origin · Lucky #7

Gentle, gracious

phonetic pronunciation: jill-AH-nee/dʒɪˈlɑːni/

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Meaning & Origin

Derived from the Arabic word 'jilana' which means 'to flow' or 'to be gentle'. In Islamic tradition, Jilani refers to someone who is gentle, gracious, and kind.

Spiritual meaning

A name for someone who is a source of blessings and inspiration

Language details

🇺🇸English

Jilani

Jilani means 'one who appears or becomes clear'

🇵🇰Urdu

جیلانی

نام جیلانی جَلَنَ سے ماخوذ ہے، معنی ظاہر ہونے والا، انکشاف پانے والا

🇸🇦Arabic

جيلاني

اسم مشتق من جَلَنَ يَجْلِنُ جَلينا وهو اسم الفاعل من جَلِىَ

🇮🇳Hindi

जिलानी

जिलानी नाम का अर्थ है जो कुछ छुपा हुआ था वह दिख जाता है

🇦🇫Pashto

جلاني

جلاني د (جَلَنَ) د ريښې څخه اخستل شوی، مانې يې ظاهریدونکی، ښکاره شوی

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

phonetic pronunciation: jill-AH-nee

/dʒɪˈlɑːni/

Lucky number

7

Lucky day

Friday

Lucky colors

GreenWhite

Life path

9

Lucky stone

Emerald

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The name Jilani holds a significant cultural impact in the Islamic world. It is a popular name for both males and females in the Muslim community. The gentle and gracious nature of the name resonates with the fundamental teachings of Islam which emphasize kindness, compassion, and respect for all living beings. The name Jilani is often associated with saints and scholars who embody these virtues and have made significant contributions to Islamic thought and practice.

From a spiritual perspective, the name Jilani holds great significance in Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam. The name is especially associated with the prominent Sufi saint and scholar, Shahabuddin Suhrawardi, who is also known as Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani. He is considered one of the most influential Sufis in Islamic history and is revered for his profound wisdom, deep spiritual insights, and extraordinary piety. The gentle and flowing nature of the name Jilani reflects the inner spiritual journey of the seeker, who aims to purify the heart, seek the companionship of Allah, and cultivate love, compassion, and kindness towards all creation.

Traditional Islamic name - Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical references

Historical records show that Ibrahim Al-Ju'fi, The Generous Prophet, transl. by M.A.S. Abdel Haleem, p. 176. The name Jilani carried significant weight in that era.

12th century CE

Historical records show that The Shrine of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani in Baghdad, Iraq - History. The name Jilani carried significant weight in that era.

11th - 12th centuries CE

Notable people with this name

Jalaluddin Rumi

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