Great, exalted, or majestic
Derived from the Arabic root J-L-L, Jalil is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition (Al-Jalil). It signifies greatness, loftiness, and majesty, often used to describe someone of high status or noble character.
About 29 boys were named Jalil in 2025.
French actor and director
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Iranian fighter pilot and ace during the Iran-Iraq War
A character in the novel and film 'The Kite Runner' · The Kite Runner
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Jalil — far less common.
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