Jalaluddin
/JH-AE-L-AE-L-AH-D-D-IY-N/
Majesty of the faith, from Arabic jalal (glory, grandeur) and al-din (the faith). Known through long Islamic scholarly and household use, most famously the poet Jalal al-Din Rumi, the compound crowns its bearer with the sense of religious splendor and lofty, dignified devotion.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Jalaluddin is a Muslim boy name of Urdu origin, meaning “Majesty of the faith, from Arabic jalal (glory, grandeur) and al-din (the faith). Known through long Islamic scholarly and household use, most famously the poet Jalal al-Din Rumi, the compound crowns its bearer with the sense of religious splendor and lofty, dignified devotion.”.
Jalaluddin is a boy's name of Urdu origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Majesty of the faith, from Arabic jalal (glory, grandeur) and al-din (the faith). Known through long Islamic scholarly and household use, most famously the poet Jalal al-Din Rumi, the compound crowns its bearer with the sense of religious splendor and lofty, dignified devotion." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Indian, Pakistani families, Jalaluddin carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Jalaluddin's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Jalaluddin carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Urdu) — “Majesty of the faith, from Arabic jalal (glory, grandeur) and al-din (the faith). Known through long Islamic scholarly and household use, most famously the poet Jalal al-Din Rumi, the compound crowns its bearer with the sense of religious splendor and lofty, dignified devotion.”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
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Jalaluddin's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Jalaluddin's full reading →
Does Jalaluddin go with your family's names?
Jalaluddin breaks into 10 sounds: /JH-AE-L-AE-L-AH-D-D-IY-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Jalaluddin sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Jalaluddin beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Jalaluddin — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Jalaluddin
What does the name Jalaluddin mean?
Jalaluddin means "Majesty of the faith, from Arabic jalal (glory, grandeur) and al-din (the faith). Known through long Islamic scholarly and household use, most famously the poet Jalal al-Din Rumi, the compound crowns its bearer with the sense of religious splendor and lofty, dignified devotion.." It is a boy name of Urdu origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Jalaluddin a boy or girl name?
Jalaluddin is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Jalaluddin?
Jalaluddin is of Urdu origin, used in Muslim tradition, commonly among Indian, Pakistani families.
Is Jalaluddin a Muslim name?
Yes. Jalaluddin is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Urdu origin.
What does Jalaluddin mean in Urdu?
Jalaluddin originates from Urdu, where it means "Majesty of the faith, from Arabic jalal (glory, grandeur) and al-din (the faith). Known through long Islamic scholarly and household use, most famously the poet Jalal al-Din Rumi, the compound crowns its bearer with the sense of religious splendor and lofty, dignified devotion.."
What are common nicknames for Jalaluddin?
Common short forms of Jalaluddin include Jala, Jali.
What is the numerology of Jalaluddin?
Jalaluddin has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
Is Jalaluddin an Islamic name?
Yes. Jalaluddin is an Arabic boy name meaning "Majesty of the faith, from Arabic jalal (glory, grandeur) and al-din (the faith). Known through long Islamic scholarly and household use, most famously the poet Jalal al-Din Rumi, the compound crowns its bearer with the sense of religious splendor and lofty, dignified devotion.", widely used in Muslim families, including Indian and Pakistani communities.
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