Majesty, glory, or greatness
Derived from the Arabic root j-l-l, Jalal signifies grandeur and loftiness. It is often used in Islamic contexts to describe the sublime nature of the divine. Historically, it has been a popular name among royalty and scholars in the Middle East and South Asia.
Less common today
Jalal isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,921 in 1990.
13th-century Persian poet and Sufi mystic
Third Mughal Emperor, known as Akbar the Great
Former President of Iraq
American poet and founding member of The Last Poets
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
