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Jalaluddin

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Meaning

Glory of the Faith

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic جلال الدين
Urdu جلال الدین
Persian جلال الدین
Turkish Celaleddin
Bengali জালালউদ্দিন
Pashto جلال الدین

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Jalaluddin offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Glory of the Faith', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Jalaluddin has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Jalaluddin, like Jalal-Ud-Din, is a compound of "jalal" (majesty, from the root j-l-l) and "ad-din" (the faith).

Reference Profile

Etymology

A compound of jalal ('majesty, greatness') and din ('faith'). Jalaluddin means 'majesty of the faith' - the title of the celebrated 13th-century Persian poet and mystic Jalal al-Din Rumi.

Notable Historical Usage

Jalal al-Din, 'majesty of the faith,' is the name of Jalal al-Din Rumi (1207-1273 CE), whose Masnavi is among the most widely read works of Islamic literature.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.