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Jalaluddin: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“majesty of the faith”

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جلال الدین

جَلَالُ الدِّين

What Jalaluddin means

Jalaluddin (جلال الدین, Arabic جَلَالُ الدِّين) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “majesty of the faith”. It comes from the Arabic root ج ل ل. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ج ل ل.

Jalaluddin at a glance

Meaning
majesty of the faith
Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic
Faith
Muslim
Say it
ja-laa-lud-deen
Syllables
4
Letters
10
First letter
J · ج

Meaning of Jalaluddin

In English
majesty of the faith
اردو میں معنی
دین کا جلال

Origin and history of Jalaluddin

Compound of jalāl, majesty and greatness (Lane), and al-dīn, the faith.

Rootج ل ل

How to say and write Jalaluddin

Say it
ja-laa-lud-deen4 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English
Jalaluddin
Urdu
جلال الدین
Original script
جَلَالُ الدِّين
Other spellings
Jalal ud Din
Known bearer
Jalal al-Din Rumi, Persian poet

Sibling names for Jalaluddin

Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Jalaluddin.

Names from the same root as Jalaluddin

Names like Jalaluddin

Questions about the name Jalaluddin

What does the name Jalaluddin mean?

Jalaluddin means “majesty of the faith”. In Urdu: دین کا جلال. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Jalaluddin a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Jalaluddin is a boy’s name.

Is Jalaluddin a Muslim name?

Yes. Jalaluddin is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Compound of jalāl, majesty and greatness (Lane), and al-dīn, the faith.

How do you pronounce Jalaluddin?

Say it “ja-laa-lud-deen”: 4 syllables.

How do you write Jalaluddin in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Jalaluddin is written جلال الدین. In its original script: جَلَالُ الدِّين.

What are other spellings of Jalaluddin?

Jalaluddin is also spelled Jalal ud Din.

Who is a famous person named Jalaluddin?

Jalal al-Din Rumi, Persian poet

Is the meaning of Jalaluddin verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.